Consumer Alerts

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

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

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

If you have a federal student loan, you probably already know that the Coronavirus emergency relief program that has paused your payments is ending. Scammers know it, too, and are looking for ways to

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

If you own a small business or work for one, you’ve seen the headlines about financial relief that may be available to some companies through the Small Business Administration (SBA). But you’ve also

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