Earth Day 2021 Two Things to Do if You Are Considering Solar Energy
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If you want to save the planet and save money by going solar, you need to do two things first. 1) Educate yourself about the types of solar energy available and which one may be right for you. 2) Be aware of typical scams and fraud and how to avoid them. Listen to find out if you’ll truly save money and participate in saving the planet ..read more
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It’s April- Don’t be fooled by false threats from debt collectors!
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In this episode we discuss the false threats debt collectors often make to SCARE people into making payment on a debt when they don’t have the money- often at the expense of paying for rent, food, utilities and other necessary bills. We review a recent case where a debt collection company was falsely threatening people with lawsuits on past due consumer debt. Yorba Capital Management consented to being banned from the business of debt collection to settle an enforcement case filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. They also consented to a judgment against themselves for $860,000. Ir ..read more
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Yo-yo Car Sales and Financing- Don’t Get Caught in this Trap
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2M ago
Many Car Dealers engage in a practice called yo-yo sales. They send you home thinking you have bought a car only to call you and say you have to bring it back because the financing “didn’t go through”. Learn the warning signs and what you can do to make sure this doesn’t happen to you. Know your rights and how to keep the original deal you made ..read more
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Beware of Early Wage Access Services
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Susan Ingles discusses early wage access programs that are becoming more common. Learn how they can really be just like payday loans and not worth the risk of getting into what really amounts to just another cycle of debt ..read more
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FTC cracks down on CBD product sellers
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The Federal Trade Commission announced the first 6 companies to fall victim to “Operation CBDeceit” enforcing rules against deceptive health claims by product makers that are unsupported by scientific evidence- here CBD -containing products ..read more
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Avoid COVID-19 scams offering vaccines, treatments & supplies or seeking your donation or investment
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by Think Like A Lawyer Thursday
2M ago
In this episode we review 7 scams surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and 7 ways to avoid them. Don’t let your fears, desire to help or need for investment returns cause you to let your guard down. Scammers really come out of the woodwork when disaster strikes and they prey on these facets of human nature. Don’t get caught unawares ..read more
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What Lenders Say to Get You to Borrow- Top 10
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2M ago
Lenders who lend money at high interest rates use these top ten statements and more to convince you to borrow from them. Take your time to think about what it really costs and whether you will be able to pay it back ..read more
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Economic Impact Payment registration deadline extended for non filers
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2M ago
If you aren’t required to file an income tax return due to the amount of your annual income, and you haven’t filed a return for 2019 and don’t plan to, you can still register until Nov. 21, 2020 to receive an Economic Impact Payment ..read more
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Loss Damage Waiver product results in violation of Consumer Financial Protection Act
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2M ago
Lobel Corporation entered into a consent order with the CFPB last week requiring it to pay $1,345,224 to car loan borrowers and a civil money penalty of $100,000 for unfair practices related to the Loss Damage Waiver agreement it requires borrowers to agree to ..read more
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CFPB enters Consent Enforcement Orders with 8 Mortgage Companies that targeted Veterans
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2M ago
This episode reviews a recent sweep by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that resulted in 8 mortgage companies agreeing to enforcement orders. The companies were targeting veterans and military service-members with mailers that contained false and deceptive information. Listen for moee details ..read more
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