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Sail Clear of Flood-Damaged Cars

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

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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5 Reasons Credit Unions Offer the Best Auto Loans

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Teenage Drivers Dilemma: How to Afford It

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Help Your Teen Find the Right Car

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Buying A Car with the RAIN Method

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When 0% Isn’t Your Best Deal

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

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

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

3 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a New Car There are many things to consider before purchasing...
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New Scams Offer Student Loan Forgiveness

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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It’s Time to Fill Out Your 2022-2023 FAFSA Form

October 5, 2021 by Carly Johnson Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Watch Out for FAFSA Scammers   If...
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How to Spend your College Grad Money Wisely

College graduates - spend your gift money wisely! Congratulations! You just graduated from college. While it may be tempting to...
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How to Read and Evaluate Your Financial Aid Letter

By Edmit College Planning Key Takeaways: Start with the full cost - including all categories of expenses. Then, look for...
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What degrees offer the best and worst ROI?

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Five Ways College Students Waste Money

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Ways to Save in College

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

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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Teaching Children About Money

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

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Help Kids Get Money Savvy

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Math – The Common Denominator

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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Teaching Teens Financial Responsibility

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Back to School Savings for All Ages

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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Don’t Fall for Gift Card Scams

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

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

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 Tech Support Scams Work

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How to Spot and Report Tech Support Scams

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

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

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

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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New Scams Offer Student Loan Forgiveness

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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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How to know it’s really the IRS calling or knocking on your door

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

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

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

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

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