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Fraud Prevention
Americans Under 30 Lost Nearly $500M to Scams in 2025
Americans age 29 and younger reported losing nearly $500 million to scams in 2025, up 20% from 2021, according to Federal Trade Commission data cited by FedPayments... Read More »
MOHELA warned some student loan borrowers that they were severely past due even though they... Read More »
A Connecticut Nissan dealership accused of piling thousands of dollars in hidden and... Read More »
Money Management
Today’s $15K Used Car Has 40,000 More Miles Than in 2019
A $15,000 used car doesn’t buy what it used to. Vehicles selling for $10,000 to $15,000 in 2026... Read More »
Consumer Protection
Extended Warranties Hit Cash-Strapped Car Buyers Hardest
When a major repair bill could throw the household finances into a tailspin, an extended... Read More »
Consumer Protection
Equifax Settlement Could Pay 4 Million Consumers Up to $280
Millions of Equifax customers may soon receive a payment after a coding error allegedly sent... Read More »
Loans
Student Loan Bill Would Protect Seniors' Social Security Checks
Student loan debt can follow borrowers into retirement, and take a bite out of their Social... Read More »
Debt Management
14 Million Americans Face Utility Bills Going to Collections
A new analysis finds that higher home energy costs are pushing millions of Americans toward... Read More »
Credit Cards
More Bad-Credit Borrowers Are Getting Cards. At What Cost?
More credit card accounts are being opened for Americans with damaged credit, but those new... Read More »
Your latest Grubhub delivery may not be coming with a side of fries. Instead, the Federal Trade Commission is serving up $23.8 million in payments to drivers and diners allegedly harmed... Read More »
Credit Glory promised better credit scores. The Federal Trade Commission says it instead charged people illegal fees, collecting nearly $200 million before a federal court temporarily... Read More »
In some states, falling behind on homeowners association (HOA) dues could lead to foreclosure on your home or condo, even if you have kept up with every mortgage payment. And... Read More »
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