Fair Debt Collection
If you use credit cards, owe money on a personal loan, or pay on a home mortgage, you are a “debtor.” If you fall…
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As a consumer, you need to protect yourself against scams and other threats to your financial livelihood. Our consumer protection articles keep you up to speed on the latest legislation and news regarding issues like identity theft and fraud. We work to raise awareness about these issues and give you the specific information you need to be prepared and guarded against these risks.
Understanding Payday Loans
With the recent news coming out of California regarding illegal practices with certain payday loan companies, it’s probably a good idea to remind yourself…
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Credit Reporting Agencies to be Supervised for First Time
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently announced that it will begin supervising the nation’s largest credit reporting agencies starting this fall. The big three—Experian,…
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Recovering from Hurricane Sandy – Avoiding a Financial Disaster
Hurricane Sandy has pounded the east coast, leaving millions without power. Some have lost homes, and even a whole neighborhood was burned to the…
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Protect your Identity from Phishing Scams and Other Fraud
Technological advances can certainly make our lives easier, but they create drawbacks as well. One of the biggest threats technology poses to our financial…
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Protect Your Tax Refund Check from Tax Email Scams
It’s tax time, and you are likely gearing up to receive your tax refund check. Or, maybe you did some careful tax planning and…
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Four Reasons Not to Buy Counterfeit Goods
Say you need a new watch and don’t want to spend a lot of money to get one. So, you go online and find…
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Identifying the Culprit
Each year the Federal Trade Commission releases a report on the top areas for consumer complaints, and 2011 was the 12th consecutive year that…
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