Bizarre (& Illegal) Product Repair Restrictions
From shattered smart phones to auto repairs, why the feds want to put the kibosh on manufacturers’ product repair restrictions — and why extended warranties are almost always a bad idea.
Tag: federal trade commission
Free WEEKLY Credit Reports Extended Until April 2022
Due to COVID-19, the three credit bureaus are offering free credit reports weekly instead of annually.
Veterans Scams: The Big 4 (Including 3 You’ve Never Heard Of)
With the help of federal investigators, senior advocates and #WiseCharity Forever Young Veterans, I reveal the most aggressive scams targeting our retired service members.
COVID-19 Vaccination Scams
Scammers are swooping in to take advantage of all the confusion over the types of vaccinations, access and availability.
Fake Apple/Amazon Support Calls
I even have a couple of them recorded. Read on and listen…
2020 Census Impostors
They’re already stalking door-to-door. Here’s how to tell the legitimate workers from the fakes. (Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay)
VIDEO: Every Trick Scammers Use To Take Your Money
I rarely share a video that’s not one of mine. This one’s too helpful, too important. It’s a must-watch.
Death & Debt
When a loved one dies, his or her debt doesn’t disappear. That doesn’t necessarily mean you’re responsible for it, either.
Mortgage assistance in the age of coronavirus
Before the bank takes your keys, you should know that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act offers two types of protection for home loans, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Clock’s Ticking on Small Business Coronavirus Relief
Businesses are confused. Bankers are confused. It’s going to take some time before the Small Business Administration (SBA) can guarantee what it can do for struggling Mid-South companies.
