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- BBB Warns Against Deceitful Online Payday Lenders9 March 2010, 8:03 pm
Better Business Bureau is warning cash-strapped families to beware of some online payday lenders that claim they are not beholden to state or federal laws regarding licensing requirements, debt collection practices or caps on interest rates. Read more...... 
- FTC Amends Free Credit Reports Rule To Help Consumers Steer Clear of ‘Free’ Offers that Cost Money1 March 2010, 7:15 pm
Starting April 1, advertising for "free credit reports" will require new disclosures to help consumers avoid confusing "free" offers - which often require consumers to spend money on credit monitoring or other products or services - with the no-strings-attached credit reports available at AnnualCreditReport.com, or 877- 322-8228. Read more......
- Consumers Should Take Action to Maximize Benefits of CARD Act1 March 2010, 7:14 pm
The clock is ticking toward implementation of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, commonly referred to as the CARD Act. On February 22, consumers will have a new set of financial protections in place. However, in order to maximize the provisions of the Act, consumers need to take action. Read more......
- 5 Ways to Get a Private Student Loan19 February 2010, 6:31 pm
Students who assume that they'll have legions of lenders vying for their business may have another thing coming this fall. According to the student finance Web site FinAid.org, since August of 2007, some 200 lenders have exited or suspended their student loan programs, significantly raising the competition for those seeking nonfederal education funding. Thankfully, you don't have to sit on the sidelines and watch your loan buzz by. Take these steps to increase your private student loan eligibili...
- To Do's This Winter: Be Safe, Be Healthy, Save Money17 February 2010, 7:30 pm
This winter seems to be a particularly cold one for a lot of the country, and you might feel like just wrapping yourself in a blanket and going into hibernation. Before you do, here are a few tips from the Federal Citizen Information Center, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Public-Private Fire Safety Council and the U.S. Department of Energy to help you save money on heating, use alternative ways to heat your home, and stay healthy this season:Winterproofing – Do you know ho...
- Free Tax Help Available Nationwide4 February 2010, 7:03 pm
Nearly 12,000 free tax preparation sites will be open nationwide this year as the Internal Revenue Service continues to expand its partnerships with nonprofit and community organizations performing vital tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers. The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free tax help to people who earn less than $49,000. The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program offers free tax help to taxpayers who are 60 and older. Read more......
- FHA to Provide Early Relief to Struggling Homeowners29 January 2010, 7:42 pm
Homeowners with FHA-insured mortgage loans who are experiencing financial hardship are now eligible for loss mitigation assistance before they fall behind on their mortgage payments. Previously, these homeowners were not eligible for such assistance until after they had missed payments. Read more......
- Haiti Relief Update: Deduct Donations on Your 2009 Tax Return25 January 2010, 8:07 pm
As if the photos and videos of earthquake-torn Haiti weren't enough incentive to donate generously to relief efforts, the U.S. Congress is offering Americans another one: A tax deduction on their 2009 returns. The Senate approved a bill passed yesterday in the House that would allow taxpayers to deduct charitable donations made after January 11 and before March 1, 2010 on their 2009 tax returns. (They can also can opt to deduct the donations from their 2010 return instead.) Read more......
- Federal Reserve Approves Final Rules to Protect Credit Card users From a Number of Costly Practices21 January 2010, 7:47 pm
The Federal Reserve Board approved a final rule amending Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) to protect consumers who use credit cards from a number of costly practices. Credit card issuers must comply with most aspects of the rule beginning on February 22. This rule marks an important milestone in the Federal Reserve's efforts to ensure that consumers who rely on credit cards are treated fairly. The rule bans several harmful practices and requires greater transparency in the disclosure of the terms...
- Brutal Winter Weather Could Produce Soaring Heating Bills12 January 2010, 6:45 pm
As a fast-moving winter storm produces bitter, gusting Arctic air blasts and snow in portions of the Midwest, South, and East this week, consumers could get an unwelcome surprise when they open their winter home energy bills. Heating accounts for 31 percent of the typical home’s energy costs, notes the Alliance to Save Energy which suggests a number of helpful winter energy efficiency tips to bring heating and related energy costs and use down while maintaining home comfort. Read more......
- T. Marzetti Company Announces a Voluntary Recall of Dips Due to Possible Health Risk9 March 2010, 8:06 pm
T. Marzetti Company announced as a precautionary measure that it is voluntarily recalling certain production codes of T. Marzetti Veggie Dips, Oak Lake Chip Dips and Great Value Chip Dips because an ingredient used in the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the identified products, and no other types, varieties of flavors of products are affected by this recall. Read more......
- General Motors is Recalling Certain MY 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and MY 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 Vehicles Equipped with Electric Power Steering9 March 2010, 8:05 pm
The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. If power steering assist is lost, it would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more......
- Toyota to Provide Additional Services to New York Customers Affected by Recent Recalls1 March 2010, 7:18 pm
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. announced that it would provide additional services for New York Toyota and Lexus customers who are affected by Toyota’s recent recalls. These services are available to Toyota and Lexus owners in New York affected by current recalls involving sticking accelerator pedals, floor mat pedal entrapment, anti-lock brake system software updates, and Tacoma front drive shaft inspection. These services are provided for customers concerned about driving their vehicle bef...
- Bristol Model and Martha Stewart Collection® Enameled Steel Tea Kettles Recalled Due to Burn Hazard1 March 2010, 7:16 pm
The handle on the tea kettle can come loose, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. This recall involves Copco and Wild Leaf Tea Co. Bristol model and Martha Stewart Collection® Enameled Steel Tea Kettles with enamel finishes in white, crème, blue, cobalt, sand, red and green. Read more......
- FDA Drug Safety Communication: Product Confusion with Maalox Total Relief and Maalox Liquid Products19 February 2010, 6:28 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received five reports of serious medication errors involving consumers who used Maalox Total Relief, the upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal medication, by mistake, when they had intended to use one of the traditional Maalox liquid antacid products. Read more......
- California Firm Expands Recall Of Beef Products Due To Possible Adulteration17 February 2010, 7:24 pm
Note: This recall release is being reissued to expand the January 18 recall to include approximately 4.9 million additional pounds of beef and veal products, and to correct net weights from 40 lbs. to 50 lbs. in five instances in the earlier release.
Huntington Meat Packing Inc., a Montebello, Calif., establishment, is expanding its recall of January 18 to include approximately 4.9 million additional pounds of beef and veal products that were not produced in accordance with the company's food s...
- Toyota Announces Voluntary Recall on 8,000 2010 Model Year Tacoma 4WD Trucks to Inspect the Front Drive Shaft17 February 2010, 7:19 pm
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall to inspect the front drive shaft on a small production run of certain 2010 model year Tacoma 4WD trucks. The front shaft in approximately 8,000 vehicles may include a component that contains cracks that developed during the manufacturing process. As those vehicles are used, the cracks may eventually lead to the separation of the drive shaft at the joint portion. Read more......
- Trader Joe's Company Voluntarily Recalls Chocolate Chip Chewy Coated Granola Bars16 February 2010, 7:27 pm
Trader Joe's Company of Monrovia, California is voluntarily recalling Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Chewy Coated Granola Bars because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.The product involved in this recall was distributed at Trader Joe’s stores nationally and comes in a 7.4 oz box marked with Use by/Lot Codes 16JUL10H2 and 17JUL10H1 on the top of the box and stamped individually on the side of each granola bar. Read more......
- Grandparents Across North America Fall Victim to Scammers Posing as their Grandchildren16 February 2010, 7:19 pm
Well-meaning senior citizens who think they are helping a grandchild in distress are becoming victims of another wave of the so-called "Grandparent Scam," warns Better Business Bureau. Read more......
- Teach Your Kids How to Stay Safe on Social Networks4 February 2010, 7:01 pm
The popularity of social networking continues to grow among kids. Social networking sites can provide a secure way for kids to connect with each other, but they can also be exploited for any number of nefarious purposes. Better Business Bureau recommends parents take specific steps to keep their kids safe online. Read more......
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