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- Sep 1, 2023
- 2 min
Bank of America Settlement
Following a regulatory action by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) against Bank of America (BOA) for violating federal...
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- Aug 25, 2023
- 1 min
IRS Stops Surprise Visits
The IRS has stopped surprise visits from revenue officers to taxpayers' homes as part of its "transformation" efforts, leaving room for...
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- Aug 18, 2023
- 1 min
Check Your Mailboxes!
Trend Micro's research team has uncovered a concerning UPS shipping scam that is currently underway. Scammers have been meticulously...
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- Aug 12, 2023
- 1 min
Amazon Impersonators
Following Prime Day's conclusion, Amazon is intensifying its battle against fraudulent scammers posing as the company to deceive...
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- Aug 4, 2023
- 1 min
Complicated Medical Billing
Older adults, who typically have health insurance coverage, face issues with inaccurate medical billing and collection. Despite 98...
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- Jul 28, 2023
- 2 min
Student Loans Restarting
Following a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, millions of student loan borrowers who had hoped for the U.S. government to provide...
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- Jul 21, 2023
- 1 min
Mortgage Rates On The Rise
Home prices may have shown slight signs of decline in some overheated markets, but the cost of buying a home has risen once again, this...
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- Jul 14, 2023
- 1 min
Risky Rentals
The search for affordable rental homes has become increasingly challenging, leading to a surge in rental scams targeting vulnerable...
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- Jul 2, 2023
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No Surprises Act
Everyone knows that unexpected medical bills can pile up after an accident or sudden illness. In these situations, consumers often do not...
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- Jun 23, 2023
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Payment Apps: FDIC Insured?
In today’s digital world, everyone has at least heard of or interacted with non-bank payment apps like Paypal, Venmo, and CashApp. While...
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- Jun 16, 2023
- 1 min
Mastercard Violates FTC Rule
Mastercard has allegedly been blocking competing networks from processing certain e-commerce debit card transactions. Banks are required...
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- Jun 9, 2023
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Housing CARES Act
The last round of pandemic-era eviction protections in Massachusetts ended on March 31, while simultaneously we see eviction filing rates...
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- Jun 2, 2023
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Gift Cards Galore
I’m sure you’ve seen warning about risks of using gift cards throughout the years but now there’s a new scam that starts right at the...
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- May 26, 2023
- 1 min
Book Those Flights Early!
We’re nearing peak travel season in the summer and there’s already been a spate of worrisome events at airline companies, including...
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- May 20, 2023
- 1 min
Spotting A Phish
Receiving fake messages with the explicit purpose of stealing your personal information or gain access to your accounts is one of the...
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- May 12, 2023
- 1 min
Homebuyers Face New Mortgage Fees
There has been some confusion about the recent changes to mortgage fees announced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). These...
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- May 5, 2023
- 1 min
Help With Debt
A lot of people have debt, whether it be from school bills, mortgages, auto loans, or even overspending on credit cards. It can become an...
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- Apr 28, 2023
- 1 min
Debt Collectors Come A-Knockin’
Consumers have been piling on debt, with consumer debt totaling $16.38 trillion in 2022, up from $15.31 trillion from the year before....
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- Apr 21, 2023
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Where Are You Swiping Your Card?
Credit cards can be a great financial tool but can also expose the user to the dangers of fraud. Just a swipe of the card at the wrong...
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