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01/05/2012

Consumer Fraud Task Force Warns About Pitfalls Of Payday Loans

The Consumer Fraud Task Force is warning consumers about the cost and long-term effects of payday loans.

01/04/2012

New Year’s Resolution: Avoid Holiday Debt by Starting a Christmas Club Today

Now is the time to plan ahead so the 2012 holidays are not overshadowed by looming debt. Starting a Christmas Club account might be the perfect way to get your finances off to the right start this new year.

12/01/2011

Save on Heating Costs with Seven Ways to Winterize Your Home

Better Business Bureau is offering a checklist for homeowners to safely prepare their homes for the cold winter months, and perhaps save a few dollars in the process.

11/01/2011

Don’t Get Smoked Out of a Chimney Sweep Scam

With winter approaching, many consumers are looking to have their chimneys cleaned in preparation. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to know which businesses to trust and which to avoid to prevent their hard earned dollars from going up in smoke.

09/15/2010

Foreclosure Rescue Scams Are Going Strong

The housing market in the United States may not be thriving, but business is booming for foreclosure rescue and loan modification scammers.

09/01/2010

Find a Roofer You Can Trust

Your home can take a beating when a storm hits, and finding a roofing contractor you can trust isn’t easy. The Better Business Bureau recommends doing research to avoid getting ripped off by an untrustworthy roofer.

08/18/2010

Your Vacant Home May Not Be Insured

If you moved and were unable to sell or rent out your house, you may be surprised to find that your homeowner’s insurance could stop covering it if it sits vacant for too long.

07/30/2010

Beware of Deceptive Auto Loan Modification Offers

Better Business Bureau recommends that consumers try to work out a deal with the lender directly before paying out hundreds in upfront fees to a loan modification company.

07/22/2010

New Overdraft Rules for Debit and ATM Cards

On July 1st, new rules went into effect concerning overdrafts on debit or ATM cards. The change gives consumers the ability to choose what happens when you make a charge and don’t have enough money in the account.

06/30/2010

Don’t Get Sucked in By Deceptive Air Duct Cleaners

Better Business Bureau warns consumers to beware of air duct cleaning businesses that employ bait and switch tactics or try to scare the homeowner into thinking they have a serious health-threatening mold problem.

06/15/2010

Flood Insurance: Is It for You?

Recent and the prediction of an active 2010 hurricane season may have you wondering if you should have flood insurance. Here are some facts that may help answer your questions.

06/01/2010

How to Spot the Red Flags of an Investment Seminar Scam

Better Business Bureau recommends researching the investment company first, rather than run the risk of falling for a financial siren song over a free lunch.

09/29/2009

Act Now to Take Advantage of the First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

Time is running out for first-time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit set aside for them this year as part of the economic recovery effort.

06/01/2009

Tips for Troubled Homeowners

The headlines are discouraging. Rising mortgage interest rates are taking a toll on many homeowners, just as the market value of their home is flattening or declining. Mortgage delinquency rates are up and home foreclosures are at a record high in many parts of the country.

06/01/2009

Avoiding Foreclosure

What is foreclosure, and learn the different ways a foreclosure is structured between you and financial institutions.