Beware of Dishonest Immigrant Consultants
Recent immigrants who don't speak English fluently are easy prey for dishonest people who pretend to help them.
Get Real Debt Help, Not Empty Promises
Tips from Consumer Action, Consumers Union, Consumer Federation of America, and the National Consumer Law Center.
Tax Scams/Consumer Alerts
Don't fall victim to tax scams. Remember that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
The High Cost of Payday and Auto Title Lenders, Pawnbrokers, and Rent-To-Own Stores
Payday loans go by a variety of names, including "deferred presentments", "cash advances", deferred deposits", or "check loans", but they all work in the same way.
The Truth About Credit Reports and Credit Repair Companies
Beware of credit repair companies. There are many things you can do on your own for free to "fix" your credit or to rebuild your credit.