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Your auto lease gives you a right to buy the vehicle for a fixed price at the end of the...

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...

The average cost of a new vehicle today is around $37,000. The purchase of a car likely will be the...

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...

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...

Armco CU is excited to become an official sponsor of The Berenstain Bears® Financial Literacy Program, a unique program inspired...

The sooner children begin financial education, the greater the likelihood they’ll avoid the mistakes many adults make today. Educating your...

Wise parents know that you’re teaching your kids even when you’re not teaching your kids. For example, you don’t begin...

Teach your children to become savvy savers and smart spenders. Our latest article explores how 3 jars can teach kids...

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...

By Terri Miller, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Did someone supposedly spot criminal or fraud activity on your bank account? Did...

The Federal Trade Commission received fraud reports from 2.6 million consumers in 2023. The most commonly reported scams were imposter...

By Alvaro Puig, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Many impersonation schemes start with a call about a routine problem, like suspicious...

By Alvaro Puig, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC QR codes seem to be everywhere. You may have scanned one to see...

By Terri Miller, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC You may have heard us say when you’re shopping online, check things out...

There are many mobile applications that allow you to carry out most of your personal finance transactions online and on...

Elder financial scams are on the rise, with a nearly 50 percent increase in suspected fraud against seniors in 2023...

By: Gema de las Heras, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Found a job listing to telework as a Spanish translator or...

By CUNA and Armco Credit Union Friday, December 8, 2023 There has been a significant rise lately in phishing scams....

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...

Your auto lease gives you a right to buy the vehicle for a fixed price at the end of the...

There are many mobile applications that allow you to carry out most of your personal finance transactions online and on...

By: Credit Union National Association Friday, December 8, 2023 Life changes, such as getting married, divorced, having a child, or...

By: Credit Union National Association Friday, December 8, 2023 There are roughly 10 different kinds of checking accounts available to...

By Credit Union National Association Friday, December 8, 2023 Many people make New Year's resolutions each January, but only about...

The holidays are a great time of year, bringing family and friends together to express their love and create happy...

Wise parents know that you’re teaching your kids even when you’re not teaching your kids. For example, you don’t begin...

Credit reports can affect your financial well-being by impacting various aspects of your life such as your mortgage rate, vehicle...

By: Armco Credit Union & the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated Nov. 24, 2023. Free Credit Reports Available Weekly We...

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...