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01/05/2012
The Consumer Fraud Task Force is warning consumers about the cost and long-term effects of payday loans.
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12/08/2011
The BBB advises consumers to prepare homes and vehicles for cold weather to reduce heating costs, to prevent damage and destruction of property or simply to save headaches when snow and ice arrive.
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10/12/2011
The Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to be alert to potential new bank fees in the wake of a government-ordered cut in the fees banks charge merchants to process debit card transactions.
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07/21/2011
A law signed last month by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon could keep contractors from promising to pay, refund or discount a project by the amount of insurance deductibles if they do repair work for a customer.
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05/11/2011
Hiring a lawn service can ease the burdens of caring for your yard. The BBB advises consumers to check the service out with the BBB first, then set clear expectations and get a written contract.
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04/25/2011
Severe weather can cause damage that prompts homeowners to seek repairs in a hurry. The BBB advises consumers to take a deep breath and check contractors out before signing a contract.
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05/26/2010
If you've decided it's time to give your home a facelift - or if you need repairs, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) can help you find a trustworthy contractor.
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06/01/2007
The possibility of losing your home because you can't make the mortgage payments can be terrifying. Perhaps you are one of the many consumers who took out a mortgage that had a fixed rate for the first two or three years and then had an adjustable rate. Or maybe you're anticipating an adjustment, and want to know what your payments will be and whether you'll be able to make them. Or maybe you're having trouble making ends meet because of an unrelated financial crisis.
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05/01/2007
Whether you’re shopping for appliances or automobiles, groceries or gadgets, travel services or tax preparers, the Internet has changed the way most people gather information about products and services.
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03/01/2007
With prices averaging more than $28,000 for a new vehicle and $15,000 for a used vehicle, most consumers need financing or leasing to acquire a vehicle. In some cases, buyers use “direct lending:” they obtain a loan directly from a finance company, bank or credit union. In direct lending, a buyer agrees to pay the amount financed, plus an agreed-upon finance charge, over a period of time. Once a buyer and a vehicle dealership enter into a contract to purchase a vehicle, the buyer uses the loan proceeds from the direct lender to pay the dealership for the vehicle. Consumers also may arrange for a vehicle loan over the Internet.
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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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12/01/2006
For many consumers, electronic banking means 24-hour access to cash through an automated teller machine (ATM) or Direct Deposit of paychecks into checking or savings accounts. But electronic banking now involves many different types of transactions.
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10/01/2006
If you’re thinking about selling your home, you may be considering using the services of a real estate broker or agent. But before you sign a listing agreement, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the agency that works for a competitive marketplace, wants you to be informed about your choices.
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12/01/2005
Having trouble paying your bills? Getting dunning notices from creditors? Are your accounts being turned over to debt collectors? Are you worried about losing your home or your car?
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