Guess you can call it sweet justice. A group in a robocalling scheme settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) … Continue reading Robocaller to give up Mercedes
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Debt Collector to Pay Millions
Harassment by debt collectors is real. People hassled by their constant calls know how maddening, embarrassing and nerve wracking those … Continue reading Debt Collector to Pay Millions
Mortgage Modification Scam Crackdown
These scammers prey on people in trouble. We run into them over and over and it’s always the same. They … Continue reading Mortgage Modification Scam Crackdown
Affordable Care Act Scams
We suppose it’s inevitable. Scammers are taking advantage of confusion about the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. The … Continue reading Affordable Care Act Scams
Debt Relief in Top 10 Frauds
Debt relief scams ranked right up there on the Federal Trade Commission‘s (FTC) top 10 frauds list. It’s estimated that … Continue reading Debt Relief in Top 10 Frauds
Happy Fourth of July
The Declaration of Independence below is a quick, good read. An earthquake in 2011 damaged the Washington Monument. The … Continue reading Happy Fourth of July
$6.5 Million in Refunds to Military Borrowers
Even though military members put their lives on the line for this country financial predators consider them fair game. More … Continue reading $6.5 Million in Refunds to Military Borrowers
Mortgage Rates Hover Below 4 Percent
Mortgage rates are higher than they were, but they are down from last week. The average 30-year-fixed rate mortgage is … Continue reading Mortgage Rates Hover Below 4 Percent
Government Grant Scammer Stopped
At one time or another, you’ve probably heard about a fast way to get money through government grants. The truth … Continue reading Government Grant Scammer Stopped
Young People Want Health Insurance
With uncertainty about jobs, the economy and life, many young people want certainty about health insurance. A new poll by … Continue reading Young People Want Health Insurance
Reasons To Check On Mom and Dad
by Barbara Nevins Taylor I’m responsible for my 89-year-old cousin Marilyn. She’s in a nice assisted … Continue reading Reasons To Check On Mom and Dad
Quick Tips About Mortgage Fees
by Barbara Nevins Taylor It costs money to get a mortgage. Fees seem endless. It’s important to know what they … Continue reading Quick Tips About Mortgage Fees
Avoid Debt Settlement and Credit Repair Companies
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just shut down another debt settlement company. Jeremy R. Nelson and four companies he controlled agreed to … Continue reading Avoid Debt Settlement and Credit Repair Companies
High Overdraft Fees Criticized
Overdraft fees may sound like a good idea, at first. But a new report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau … Continue reading High Overdraft Fees Criticized
