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By Colleen Tressler, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC - November 15, 2022 Shopping for a car? With new...

No amount of wishful thinking will lower prices at the pump. Instead, focus on efforts that will make a difference—follow...

When 0% Interest Isn’t Your Best Auto Loan When it comes to auto loans, a 0% interest rate is a...

How to Save Hundreds (Even Thousands) on your Next Vehicle Avoid classic car-buying errors—and save money! How much money do...

How to Get a Great Price on Your Next Car Are you thinking of buying a car, but want to...

3 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a New Car There are many things to consider before purchasing...

By Terri Miller, FTC.gov The U.S. Department of Education recently announced another extension of the student loan payment pause. This time...

October 5, 2021 by Carly Johnson Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Watch Out for FAFSA Scammers   If...

College graduates - spend your gift money wisely! Congratulations! You just graduated from college. While it may be tempting to...

By Edmit College Planning Key Takeaways: Start with the full cost - including all categories of expenses. Then, look for...

Going off to college is an exciting time! One very important skill you’ll need is learning how to save while...

Create a budget – Before choosing an apartment, figure out all your expenses like food,utilities, transportation and entertainment. Estimate your monthly...

By Banzai Financial Literacy One of the most important things you can teach children is how to manage money and...

Math-The Common Denominator for Saving Money by Alex, age 11 Most kids think math isn’t very useful in everyday life....

According to the National Retail Federation, the average American household spends $685 on back-to-school shopping for children in elementary through...

Gift cards are extremely popular, to give as well as to get. They’re a convenient way to treat someone to...

by Alvaro Puig, FTV.gov, Oct. 25, 2022 Scammers are at it again, impersonating well-known businesses and trying to rip people...

by Gema de las Heras, FTC.gov, Aug. 8, 2022   Sorry to burst your bubble. That unexpected text from the...

By The Federal Trade Commission Tech support scammers want you to believe you have a serious problem with your computer,...

By K. Michelle Grajales, August 26, 2022, FTC.gov You’ve probably already heard about the new government plan that will forgive...

By Gema de las Heras, FTC.gov, August 8, 2022   Sorry to burst your bubble. That unexpected text from the...

By Bridget Small, FTC.gov Last year, the FTC got almost a million reports about impersonation scammers — fake government agents, pretend grandkids,...

By Terri Miller, FTC.gov The U.S. Department of Education recently announced another extension of the student loan payment pause. This time...

By Rosario Mendez, Federal Trade Commission April 13, 2022 Let’s say you learn that an identity thief took out credit...

By Andrew Rayo, Federal Trade Commission April 11, 2022 Scammers are always thinking up ways to put a new spin...

Article By: The Federal Trade Comission March 25, 2022   How To Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Network   Your home...

February 3, 2022 by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education   Is a Credit Freeze or Fraud...

by Better Business Bureau April 30, 2020 10 Steps to Avoid Scams There are thousands of new scams every year,...

October 15, 2021 by The Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center Lois C. Greisman, Elder Justice Coordinator, FTC Avoid Marketing Scams...

By Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC June 3, 2020 Is a scammer getting unemployment benefits...

By the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) June 28, 2021 Identity Theft Victim Checklist Identity theft is one of the...

By Lisa Lake Consumer Education Specialist, FTC May 11, 2021 Editor’s note: You’ve heard about romance scams and thought, “who...

by Ari Lazarus Consumer Education Specialist, FTC If you’re a college student, faculty, or staff member, you’re going to want...

Article by: The IRS Many taxpayers have encountered individuals impersonating IRS officials – in person, over the telephone and via...

By: Armco Credit Union & the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau July 25, 2023 Free Credit Reports Available Weekly We urge...

By Credit Union National Association Pondering Christmas in July is a good idea if it gets you saving. The average...

Do you know your net worth? Or how much you spend each month, and on what? Or how much you...

By Seena Gressin, September 1, 2022, FTC.gov If you’re shopping for a credit card or loan, the only words sweeter...

June 30, 2021 by Colleen Tressler Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Shopping Online?  Know your Retailer and your...

June 18, 2021 by Alvaro Puig Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Ahh, summer. Ten sweet yet short weeks to enjoy some...