Consumer groups ask Congress to oppose 100%-plus APR bank loans
Congress needs to stop predatory bank loans by opposing the national bank applications of Enova and OppFi, to adopt a […]
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Apple agrees to pay $250 million over charges consumers were misled about AI
To settle a class action lawsuit, Apple has agreed to pay $25 million to settle charges it misled some iPhone
California files legal action against State Farm after investigation finds mishandling of claims for the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires
State Farm significantly mishandled claims filed by survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, according to investigation by the California
States that are the best at teaching personal finances in schools
For decades, I’ve been working to inform people about consumer and personal finance issues. It’s important, and having the knowledge
Don’t let scammers spoil your spring vacation
Winter is beginning to fade, and if you’re like me, you’re longing for spring and warm weather. When you’re planning a trip – whether it’s a spring break jaunt or another trip – you may be tempted to sign up an offer that looks like great deal. Unfortunately, scammers sometimes hide behind those offers. All they want is to steal your money.
What to know about Spirit Airlines going out of business
Spirit Airlines doesn’t fly out of SeaTac Airport, the closest airport to my home, so I’ve never flown on it.
Review your rights when you hear from a medical debt collector
A call from a debt collector about a bill from a healthcare provider can be stressful. The debt collection might
Watch out for credit card debt relief companies that will make your finances worse
For years, I had credit card debt. As a single woman, the expenses of running and maintaining a household, plus some travel to visit my daughter in Spain, were more than I could manage on my salary. However, when I paid off my house early, I was able to pay off my credit cards quickly.
States where excessive gambling is the most common
Gambling has been in the news a lot lately. A recent study shows nearly half of men ages 18 to