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Sail Clear of Flood-Damaged Cars
November 15, 2022
By Colleen Tressler, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC - November 15, 2022 Shopping for a car? With new...
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8 Tips to Save Money at the Pump
November 9, 2022
No amount of wishful thinking will lower prices at the pump. Instead, focus on efforts that will make a difference—follow...
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When 0% Isn’t Your Best Deal
January 13, 2021
When 0% Interest Isn’t Your Best Auto Loan When it comes to auto loans, a 0% interest rate is a...
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How to Save Hundreds (Even Thousands) on your Next Vehicle
January 13, 2021
How to Save Hundreds (Even Thousands) on your Next Vehicle Avoid classic car-buying errors—and save money! How much money do...
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How to Get a Great Price on Your Car
January 13, 2021
How to Get a Great Price on Your Next Car Are you thinking of buying a car, but want to...
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3 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a New Car
January 13, 2021
3 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a New Car There are many things to consider before purchasing...
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College Planning Articles
By Terri Miller, FTC.gov The U.S. Department of Education recently announced another extension of the student loan payment pause. This time...
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October 5, 2021 by Carly Johnson Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Watch Out for FAFSA Scammers If...
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College graduates - spend your gift money wisely! Congratulations! You just graduated from college. While it may be tempting to...
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By Edmit College Planning Key Takeaways: Start with the full cost - including all categories of expenses. Then, look for...
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Ways to Save in College
January 13, 2021
Going off to college is an exciting time! One very important skill you’ll need is learning how to save while...
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Tips for Living in your First Apartment
January 13, 2021
Create a budget – Before choosing an apartment, figure out all your expenses like food,utilities, transportation and entertainment. Estimate your monthly...
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Youth Articles
Teaching Children About Money
April 2, 2021
By Banzai Financial Literacy One of the most important things you can teach children is how to manage money and...
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Math – The Common Denominator
January 25, 2021
Math-The Common Denominator for Saving Money by Alex, age 11 Most kids think math isn’t very useful in everyday life....
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Back to School Savings for All Ages
January 13, 2021
According to the National Retail Federation, the average American household spends $685 on back-to-school shopping for children in elementary through...
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Scam and Fraud Articles
Don’t Fall for Gift Card Scams
June 1, 2023
Gift cards are extremely popular, to give as well as to get. They’re a convenient way to treat someone to...
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Recognizing the Geek Squad Renewal Scam
December 8, 2022
by Alvaro Puig, FTV.gov, Oct. 25, 2022 Scammers are at it again, impersonating well-known businesses and trying to rip people...
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Watch Out For Unexpected Texting Scams
December 8, 2022
by Gema de las Heras, FTC.gov, Aug. 8, 2022 Sorry to burst your bubble. That unexpected text from the...
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How to Spot and Report Tech Support Scams
December 8, 2022
By The Federal Trade Commission Tech support scammers want you to believe you have a serious problem with your computer,...
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Don’t Let Scammers Make You Pay for Student Loan Forgiveness
August 26, 2022
By K. Michelle Grajales, August 26, 2022, FTC.gov You’ve probably already heard about the new government plan that will forgive...
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Unclaimed Package Texting Scams are Rising
August 9, 2022
By Gema de las Heras, FTC.gov, August 8, 2022 Sorry to burst your bubble. That unexpected text from the...
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Protecting Yourself from Medicare Fraud
June 7, 2022
By Bridget Small, FTC.gov Last year, the FTC got almost a million reports about impersonation scammers — fake government agents, pretend grandkids,...
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By Terri Miller, FTC.gov The U.S. Department of Education recently announced another extension of the student loan payment pause. This time...
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Getting the Right Records May Help Solve Identity Theft
April 15, 2022
By Rosario Mendez, Federal Trade Commission April 13, 2022 Let’s say you learn that an identity thief took out credit...
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Don’t Get Scammed With Texts from Your Number
April 14, 2022
By Andrew Rayo, Federal Trade Commission April 11, 2022 Scammers are always thinking up ways to put a new spin...
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Securing Your Home WiFi Network
March 30, 2022
Article By: The Federal Trade Comission March 25, 2022 How To Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Network Your home...
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Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts
February 10, 2022
February 3, 2022 by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education Is a Credit Freeze or Fraud...
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How to Avoid Scams
November 26, 2021
by Better Business Bureau April 30, 2020 10 Steps to Avoid Scams There are thousands of new scams every year,...
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Medicare Open Enrollment Scams
October 18, 2021
October 15, 2021 by The Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center Lois C. Greisman, Elder Justice Coordinator, FTC Avoid Marketing Scams...
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Unemployment Fraud
August 13, 2021
By Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC June 3, 2020 Is a scammer getting unemployment benefits...
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Identity Theft Victim Checklist
June 29, 2021
By the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) June 28, 2021 Identity Theft Victim Checklist Identity theft is one of the...
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No Money, Honey
June 29, 2021
By Lisa Lake Consumer Education Specialist, FTC May 11, 2021 Editor’s note: You’ve heard about romance scams and thought, “who...
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IRS Imposter Scam Targets College Students and Staff
April 6, 2021
by Ari Lazarus Consumer Education Specialist, FTC If you’re a college student, faculty, or staff member, you’re going to want...
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Article by: The IRS Many taxpayers have encountered individuals impersonating IRS officials – in person, over the telephone and via...
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Financial Wellness Articles
Free Credit Reports Available Weekly
July 25, 2023
By: Armco Credit Union & the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau July 25, 2023 Free Credit Reports Available Weekly We urge...
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Budget for Christmas in July
July 17, 2023
By Credit Union National Association Pondering Christmas in July is a good idea if it gets you saving. The average...
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Five Steps to Organizing Your Finances
December 27, 2022
Do you know your net worth? Or how much you spend each month, and on what? Or how much you...
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Credit Karma Told to Halt Deceptive “Pre-Approved” Credit Offers
December 13, 2022
By Seena Gressin, September 1, 2022, FTC.gov If you’re shopping for a credit card or loan, the only words sweeter...
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Online Shopping Retailers and Rights
June 30, 2021
June 30, 2021 by Colleen Tressler Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Shopping Online? Know your Retailer and your...
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Online Shopping Tips
June 29, 2021
June 18, 2021 by Alvaro Puig Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Ahh, summer. Ten sweet yet short weeks to enjoy some...
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Home Articles
What Newbie Home Buyers Need To Know
August 3, 2023
The missing piece of your mortgage
September 26, 2022
Securing Your Home WiFi Network
March 30, 2022
5 Projects That Add Value to Your Home
March 23, 2021
Home $weet Home
March 22, 2021