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When homeowners fall upon tough times, mortgage relief programs offer services such as a loan modification to help lower monthly payments and make them more affordable. However, during this stressful time consumers may become more vulnerable to scammers trying to take advantage of their situation. …Continue Reading Foreclosure & Mortgage Relief Scams
On Earth Day many consumers look for ways to be greener, such using less water, shopping with reusable bags or donating to environmental organizations. Another way that consumers have been trying to be more ecologically friendly concerns their fashion choices. The average American throws out 80 pounds …Continue Reading Is green the new black?
Since 2003, Financial Literacy Month is a nationally recognized campaign that aims to teach consumers how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits, such as saving and managing debt. And there’s no question as to why this month is important, considering a 2017 GoBankingRates …Continue Reading Get Addicted to Saving
Fisher-Price announced that it has decided to voluntarily recall its Rock ‘n Play Sleeper. The product, which can cost between $50 and $150 dollars, has come under scrutiny after reportedly being linked to the death of more than 30 infants. The recall covers …Continue Reading Rock ‘n Play Recall
Consumer alert! Office Depot and its software supplier have recently agreed to a $35 million settlement agreement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations that, from 2009 to late 2016, Office Depot deceived customers into paying for computer repair and technical services that they didn’t …Continue Reading Refreshed your tech’s health at Office Depot?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving was responsible for almost 3,450 deaths in 2016. Distracted driving is categorized by NHTSA as “any activity that prevents you from giving your full attention to the activity of driving while behind the wheel.” …Continue Reading April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
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