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02/23/2012
Taxpayers have until April 17 to file their 2011 tax returns and pay any tax due. According to the IRS, 80 percent of Americans will enlist the help of a tax preparer or tax software when filing their taxes. Better Business Bureau encourages taxpayers to use caution when selecting tax-preparation help to avoid penalties or fees.
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09/15/2011
After the Federal Trade Commission filed an action in U.S. district court, a payday lender that allegedly attempted to illegally garnish consumers’ wages has agreed to stop the challenged conduct pending trial.
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02/28/2011
Investing in a car is a big responsibility. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a veteran at the dealership or even a 16-year-old, buying a safe, reliable car that is also the right choice for your lifestyle is no easy feat. There is so much to consider these days - ize, gas mileage, color, level of coolness - that often easy but important tasks are forgotten.
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07/28/2010
New Federal Trade Commission settlements banned eight marketers from selling mortgage modification or foreclosure relief services.
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06/28/2010
Many small business owners who have survived the bumpy economic roller coaster these past couple of years are now ready to seek small business loans to help maintain and grow their businesses.
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06/23/2010
Advance-fee loan scams target individuals and small business owners desperate to get a loan and often take the victim for thousands of dollars.
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06/03/2010
The Better Business Bureau warns that struggling families and small business owners can lose thousands to phony lenders
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03/24/2010
The Better Business Bureau warns cash-strapped families to beware of online payday lenders that claim they’re not beholden to state or federal laws regarding licensing requirements, debt collection practices or caps on interest rates.
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10/29/2009
The Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert about a widespread scam that involves phony debt collectors who have an alarming amount of private information about their victims.
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09/20/2009
Consumers struggling with the economy are now struggling to keep their cars. Having a car repossessed impacts credit scores, thereby limiting your ability to get loans or credit cards for up to seven years.
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02/01/2007
Using a credit line to borrow against the equity in your home has become a popular source of consumer credit. And lenders are offering these home equity credit lines in a variety of ways.
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01/01/2007
If you're refinancing your mortgage or applying for a home equity installment loan, you should know about the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 (HOEPA).
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05/01/2005
Advance-fee loan sharks are preying on unwary consumers, taking their money for the promise of a loan or credit, and leaving them in hot water. The scam artists often impersonate legitimate lenders to entice consumers into falling for their bogus offer.
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01/01/2004
If you need money to pay bills or make home improvements, and think the answer is in refinancing, a second mortgage, or a home equity loan, consider your options carefully. If you can't make the required payments, you could lose your home as well as the equity you've built up.
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10/01/2003
Are you in need of cash? Do you want to consolidate your debts? Are you receiving home equity loan or refinancing offers that seem too good to be true? Does your home need repairs that contractors tell you can be easily financed?
If you are a homeowner who needs money to pay bills or for home repairs, you may think a home equity loan is the answer.
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