Plain-language advice to help you understand your consumer rights and avoid and report scams.
Auto Trade-Ins and Negative Equity: When You Owe More than Your Car is Worth
Some car dealers advertise that, when you trade in your car to buy another one, they’ll pay off the balance of your loan.
Scammers Use Fake Emergencies To Steal Your Money
Trouble Paying Your Mortgage or Facing Foreclosure?
Are you struggling to make your mortgage payments, or are you already in default?
Veterans Pension and Disability Benefits
Applying for VA benefits is free. But you can also get legitimate free help with completing your paperwork and filing a claim.
Hiring a Lawyer
Creating Strong Passwords and Other Ways To Protect Your Accounts
How Websites and Apps Collect and Use Your Information
Vehicle Repossession
Shopping for Light Bulbs
Auto Warranties and Auto Service Contracts
Heads Up: Stop. Think. Connect.
Being online is a part of your life. You watch and create content, post photos and videos, play games, and share where you are and what you’re doing with your friends and family.