Bank Failures and The Role of FDIC
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The recent news of the banking fiasco has gotten people nervous about the safety of their funds, how would they know it’s safe, and any...
- Apr 3, 2023
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CFPB Stops Predatory Loans
Military veterans may be especially vulnerable to deceptive advertising. Many veterans are older and receive military retirement...
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- Mar 24, 2023
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Free Phones? Not Likely.
It's always good to follow the old adage, "if it's too good to be true, it probably is." ConsumerAffairs has been investigating offers of...
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- Mar 20, 2023
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Buy Now, Pay Later Stack On Debt
With privacy concerns and scams, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) was big news last year at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In...
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- Mar 10, 2023
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Watch Out For Smishing!
Multiple federal and state agencies have noticed a couple of new methods of tricking consumers that are gaining traction: an Amazon...
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- Mar 6, 2023
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Anatomy Of A Scam
A recent scam almost stole $3,000 from a retired couple. Many fraudsters will use different tactics and stories but by breaking down this...
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- Feb 19, 2023
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Ring Ring, Are You The Homeowner?
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken action against a robocall scam campaign focused on homeowners and mortgages. The...
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- Feb 10, 2023
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I’d Love To Meet You But…
February is here and love is in the air! Avoid heartache and be cautious who you trust your heart to as scammers work to find new...
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- Feb 3, 2023
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Who’s Selling That Item?
Online shopping has become an essential part of many of our lives. When shopping at big retailers like Walmart and Amazon, you may have...
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- Jan 20, 2023
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Tickets! Tickets! Get Your Tickets Here!
Ticket sales have been skyrocketing as live events are slowly starting to come back. Many events sell out within hours and people turn to...
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- Jan 13, 2023
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Mortgage Rates Update
Mortga ge rates have started falling after skyrocketing over this past year. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently announced...
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- Dec 22, 2022
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Send This Back To The North Pole!
Tis the shopping season and with any shopping, there are bound to be returns. It’ll be New Year’s soon and you’ve been thinking about...
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- Dec 9, 2022
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Sugar and Spice and Identity Theft
Medicare is a great health insurance option for people 65 and older. This government program also attracts con artists as they will try...
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- Nov 30, 2022
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Free Isn't Always Free
Free trials can be tempting but they are rarely truly free. Most come with a catch or hidden cost. In order to sign up for most free...
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- Nov 23, 2022
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Watch Those Rentals
In this housing market, more and more people are desperately searching for apartments and usually paying higher prices than before. So...
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- Nov 16, 2022
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Save on Utilities This Winter
The air is getting chilly and winter is on the way! Is your home ready to keep you warm throughout the snowy months? Here are some tips...
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- Nov 9, 2022
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Expecting A Package?
If you’re shopping online for the holidays, watch out for your packages! According to recent studies, one in seven consumers experience...
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- Nov 2, 2022
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What's In Your Insurance?
October was National Preparedness Month and it's a great time to reevaluate your insurance needs. There are many different options to...
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- Oct 19, 2022
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Student Loan Forgiveness Update
The plan to forgive a portion of student loan debt is facing legal challenges, forcing changes to eligibility for the upcoming program....
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- Oct 12, 2022
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Don't Sign Your Home Away!
With economic fears that a recession is coming, a scam from the Great Recession period has resurfaced. There are a few different names to...
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