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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What VW’s Guilty Plea May Mean to Volkswagen OwnersIn an unusual move for an automaker, Volkswagen recently pled guilty to criminal charges related to the 2014 emissions scandal.
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Avoiding Problems With Managing Credit and DebtAmerican consumers have a lot of complaints about credit card and debt management services. Learn about common problems and how to avoid them.
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The Risks of Buying a Car Online Are Often Not Worth the BenefitsE-contracting, or electronically buying a car online may seem tempting, but the practice is ripe for abuse by unscrupulous car dealers. Learn more here.
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Annual Consumer Complaint Survey Identifies Auto Problems as Number OneEach year, Americans are scammed, cheated, and misled by creditors, salespeople, and criminals, but more people complain about auto issues than anything else.
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Follow These Tips to Protect Yourself From Fraud and ScamsDo you know how to protect yourself as a consumer? Learn more about your consumer risks here.
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Don’t Focus on Monthly Payments When Negotiating a Car Purchase or LeaseWhen you allow a salesperson to focus on monthly payments instead of total purchase price, you open yourself up to being easily deceived into paying more.
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Teaching College Students About Credit and DebtBefore sending your teen off to college, make sure she understands credit and debt to avoid future financial problems.
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Follow These Tips to Avoid Credit Card SkimmersCredit card crooks can easily steal the encrypted data stored on the magnetic strip on your credit, debit, or ATM card. Find out how to protect yourself here.
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Secure Financing Before Shopping for a New CarYou may know exactly which make and model of car you want, but do you know where you can get the best new-car financing? Know before you go!
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FTC Settlement With Used Car Dealers Puts Consumers at RiskIn a settlement reached with General Motors and other dealers last January, the FTC failed to ban the resale of used cars with open recalls. Buyer beware!
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Follow These Money-Saving Tips When Buying a New or Used CarToo many people get in over their heads when buying a new or used car. Read our five tips to help you avoid a financial disaster when buying a car.
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Don’t Agree to Services and Products You Don’t Want With Your New CarAfter negotiating the price of your new car, the dealer may try to sell you add-ons. Learn what those are and how to say no to unwanted products here.