Consumer law, like any area of the law, has complexities and subtleties that aren’t always apart to the public; however, being well-informed and educated about your rights as a consumer is one of the best ways to avoid being taken advantage of or being harassed. That’s why we blog regularly: to make sure you have the information you need to make informed decisions, or to strike back if your consumer rights are being abused. Read on to begin educating yourself now!
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Beware: Used-Car Market Will Soon Be Flooded With Water-Damaged CarsRead these tips to avoid buying a used car damaged by the recent catastrophic flooding in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida.
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Your Rights Under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 protects consumers from telemarketers, but it only works if consumers are aware of their rights.
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Do You Know The Weight Limit For Your Car? It Could Be Less Than You Think...Car Weight limits are often not discussed when buying a car but can have low load capacities that can cause a safety concern.
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How to Avoid Borrowing More Than You Can Afford to Buy a CarNothing gets you in financial hot water faster than taking out an auto loan for more than you can really afford. Learn how to save money on a car purchase here.
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How Making Minimum Credit Card Payments Could Affect Your Credit ScoreWhile it makes the credit card companies happy, you should not be only paying the minimum amount due on your credit card each month. Find out why here.
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Rates of Auto Loan Fraud Soar, Worrying ExpertsAs rates of auto loan fraud soar, experts are reminded of what happened to cause the mortgage lending crisis of ten years ago. What is causing the problem now?
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Do Not Waste Your Money on a Credit Repair CompanyDespite their promises, there is nothing a credit repair company can do to “repair” your credit. Instead of hiring one, save your money to pay off your debt.
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How Fraud Is Perpetrated in the Auto Loan IndustryThe auto loan industry is losing billions of dollars to fraud, according to a recent analysis. How is this happening? Find out here.
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CFPB Survey Finds That Many Debt Collectors Break the Law, Threaten ConsumersA number of consumers reported in a recent survey by the CFPB that they were threatened by a debt collector. Learn why this is illegal and what you can do here.
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Helping Non-English Speakers Avoid Common ScamsIt is all too easy for our neighbors who don’t speak English to be cheated out of their hard-earned money. Learn how to help them avoid common scams.
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Know When to Listen and When to Hang Up on a RobocallAnswering your phone only to hear a pre-recorded message is not only annoying, it may be illegal. Learn which types of robocalls are not allowed.
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Be Cautious When Looking for an Auto Repair ShopIt can be hard to find a reliable auto mechanic to trust with your car repairs. Read our tips to avoid being tricked or cheated when you get your car fixed.