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Teenage Driver’s Dilemma: How to Afford It  Learning how to drive a car is one of the big milestones in...

Help Your Teen Find the Right Car It’s essential to consider safety, affordability, and reliability when purchasing a teen’s first...

Steer Clear of Automobile Fraud When a used car deal seems almost too good to be true, it probably is....

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...

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

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

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

Going to college is expensive! Between books, tuition, housing, and maintaining a social life, managing your money is challenging. Here...

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....

When your kids were little, you frequently heard requests such as “Will you read me a story?” or “Can we...

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

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...

By Armco Credit Union March 29, 2002 Digital Services Menu   We’re serving up a variety of eSERVICES to save...

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...

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

By: Armco Credit Union & the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sept. 1, 2021 Free Credit Reports Available Weekly According to...

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

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...

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 Banzai Financial Literacy Multiple rounds of stimulus provide Americans with direct payments to help stimulate the economy. If you...

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