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Consumer Alert

Veterans: Need help with mortgage debt? Know your rights

Carol Kando-Pineda
Scammers call or email, pretending to be from the VA or your home loan servicer. They claim if you pay them an upfront fee, they can get you a loan modification or refinancing to avoid foreclosure, so
Consumer Alert

Pay your student loans — not scammers

Ari Lazarus
You’ve probably heard the news — federal student loan repayments are starting again in October. But scammers might try and tell you they can help you avoid repayment, lower your payments, or get your
Consumer Alert

This Black History Month, take charge of your credit

Terri Miller
The FTC honors the contributions and legacy of Black Americans across U.S. history. One of the top consumer issues we’ve heard from people living in majority Black communities is related to credit
Consumer Alert

Limited waiver for student loan forgiveness ends October 31

Terri Miller
Do you have federal student loans? Have you worked in public service (for a government agency, the military, or a non-profit organization)? If so, find out whether you’re eligible for the Public
Consumer Alert

Did you get an email or letter about the Equifax settlement?

Jennifer Leach
Lots of people recently got an email or letter about free credit monitoring through the Equifax settlement. That’s because the settlement with Equifax was just approved by a court. So now, if you
Consumer Alert

’Tis the season for student loan scam calls

Emily Wu
NOTE: On June 30, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that the one-time student loan debt relief program is blocked. Visit StudentAid.gov for the latest information. If you have a federal student loan, you
Consumer Alert

Paying the high cost of payday loans

Jennifer Leach
Being broke is expensive. Right now, so many people are scrambling to figure out how to make rent, cover utilities, pick up some work, get their unemployment checks, and keep body and soul together
Consumer Alert

Summer Film Series: Avoiding student loan debt

Megan Gordon
Today’s Summer Film Series feature is about something many recent graduates might be trying to put out of their minds this summer: student loans.* As a recent graduate myself, I know firsthand the
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