Alerts Archive

Consumer Alerts

• Jan 27, 2012  Job applicants and credit checks
  An increasing number of states have enacted (or are planning to enact) laws that restrict the use of credit reports…
• Jan 12, 2012  Some senior/disabled drug buyers may see refunds
  Some seniors and people with disabilities who purchased drugs at CVS and Walgreens pharmacies may be getting a check in…
• Jan 11, 2012  Sound off on private student loans to the CFPB
  Whether it's two sentences or two pages, the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) wants to hear from you if…
• Dec 22, 2011  Relief for homeowners with Countrywide loans
  Homeowners who were victims of mortgage discrimination will be entitled to hundreds or thousands of dollars of financial compensation from…
• Dec 05, 2011  Heads up for tax changes
  The National Society of Accountants (NSA) offers this checklist of tax provisions slated for removal at the end of 2011…
• Nov 22, 2011  Holiday shopping tips
  The holidays are jolly if you take steps to control waste and overspending.
  • Budget amounts you can afford for…
  • Nov 21, 2011  Tips to consider before shopping on Black Friday
    For many, shopping on Black Friday has become as much of a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey, with friends and families…
  • Nov 03, 2011  Borrowers' right to foreclosure review
    Homeowners who've suffered financially because of improper foreclosure practices are entitled to have their case reviewed as part of a…
  • Oct 28, 2011  Switching banks? Our checklists of what to consider
    

    What to consider when switching banks

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  • Oct 25, 2011  CFPB and Education Department offer tips for student borrowers
    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Education have teamed up to launch a new Surviving spouses must file to receive unused gift tax exclusion
    WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded estates of married individuals dying after 2010 that they must file an…
  • Sep 27, 2011  Act quickly: WellPoint/Anthem Blue Cross class action proposed settlement
    NOTE: Deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 28. Act now! Victims of the ID Theft Breach at WellPoint/Anthem Blue Cross have until…
  • Aug 28, 2011  Sample complaint letter and email
    Consumer Action offers a sample complaint letter and an email complaint template. You can cut and paste these documents below.…
  • Aug 05, 2011  Online rental scams target renters and landlords
    The Better Business Bureau (BBB) cautions consumers when using online websites to find a rental home. Within seconds of searching…
  • Aug 04, 2011  Weigh in on "Know Before You Owe"
    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is asking for your input in their campaign to create a simple disclosure form…

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