Consumer Protection & Financial Literacy
The rules that protect you, the agencies behind them and where to turn when a company will not help.
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The 609 Dispute Letter Myth: What the Statute Actually Does
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Why Your Bank Statement Is Your Strongest Fraud Defense
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Check Holds Under Regulation CC: What Your Bank Can and Cannot Do
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Collectors Need a Judge's Signature Before They Touch Your Checking Account
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Your Federal Benefits Are Shielded From Debt Collectors, But Only If You Know the Rules
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Zero Balance Isn't Enough: Steps to Fully Shut Down a Bank Account
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When Your Bank Closes Your Account Without Warning: Your Rights and Next Steps
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Credit Union and Bank Deposits Carry Equal Federal Protection, Through Different Agencies
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What a CD Penalty Can Really Cost You
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Moving Your Checking Account Without Losing a Paycheck or Paying Fees
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Why Banks Can Refuse Your Check and How to Cut the Fees on Cashing It
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Why Your Mortgage Payment Can Rise Even With a Fixed Rate