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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...
May 12, 20231 min read


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...
May 5, 20231 min read


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....
Apr 28, 20231 min read


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...
Apr 21, 20231 min read


Bank Failures and The Role of FDIC
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 14, 20231 min read


CFPB Stops Predatory Loans
Military veterans may be especially vulnerable to deceptive advertising. Many veterans are older and receive military retirement...
Apr 3, 20231 min read


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...
Mar 24, 20231 min read


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...
Mar 20, 20231 min read


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...
Mar 10, 20232 min read


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...
Mar 6, 20231 min read


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...
Feb 19, 20231 min read


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...
Feb 10, 20231 min read


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...
Feb 3, 20231 min read


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...
Jan 20, 20231 min read


Mortgage Rates Update
Mortga ge rates have started falling after skyrocketing over this past year. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently announced...
Jan 13, 20232 min read


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...
Dec 22, 20221 min read


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...
Dec 9, 20221 min read


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...
Nov 30, 20222 min read


Watch Those Rentals
In this housing market, more and more people are desperately searching for apartments and usually paying higher prices than before. So...
Nov 23, 20221 min read


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...
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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