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Consumer Issues: Articles
Credit and Banking
- Automatic Deductions: Watch Out for Pitfalls Problems you may experience with authorizing an automatic deduction. (Nolo Press)
- Consumers and Banks: Filing a Complaint The Federal Reserve System might be able to help if you have a complaint about a bank or other financial institution. (Federal Reserve Bank)
- Credit Scoring Learn what your credit score is and how to improve it. (Nolo Press)
- Equal Credit Opportunity Protection for Consumers The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) ensures that all consumers are given an equal chance to obtain credit. (Federal Trade Commission)
- If You Suspect Credit Discrimination If you suspect credit discrimination, complain. Here's how... (Federal Trade Commission)
- Keeping Bank Fees Down These days it seems that banks will charge for anything, even talking to a teller. Here are a few ways to save on fees. (Nolo Press)
- Shopping for Credit Cards Before signing up for a credit card, learn about the key credit terms. (Nolo Press)
- What To Do If Your Identity Is Stolen Here's a checklist of the steps you need to take if you suspect your identity has been stolen. (Nolo Press)
- Your Liability for Unauthorized Credit and Debit Card Charges Your liability for unauthorized credit card charges is usually, but not always, low. (Nolo Press)
Personal Finance
- Personal Finances 101: Overview Set financial priorities and goals to gain power over your life. (Nolo Press)
- Making a Budget section in Consumer Bankruptcy & Debt (FindLaw)
- Financial Tip: Stash Some Cash for Emergencies Everyone should set aside a little extra cash in case of a job loss, medical expense, or other emergency -- learn how to start your emergency fund today. (Nolo Press)
- Financial Aspects of Marriage Ch. 5 of the ABA Guide to Marriage, Divorce & Families (FindLaw Bookshelf)
- Promissory Notes: Personal Loans to Family and Friends When making loans to family and friends, protect yourself with a promissory note. (Nolo Press)
- How to Invest Wisely for Retirement Learn the basics of smart retirement investing so you can make good choices.(Nolo Press)
- Saving for Your Child's Education Learn the best ways to save for your children's education. (Nolo Press)
- When You Can't Pay Your Student Loans: Cancellation, Deferment, and Forbearance How to defer your student loan payments, or cancel your loans altogether. (Nolo Press)
Travel
- Air Travel: Carry-On Items and Luggage Guidelines for carry-on items, tips on transporting special items, and more. (FindLaw)
- New Passport Requirements Beginning on January 23, 2007, all persons -- including U.S. citizens -- traveling by air will be required to have a passport in order to enter the United States. (FindLaw)
- Before You Book A Room If you follow these suggestions before bedding down at a hotel, you may be able to sleep a little easier. (Nolo Press)
- Before You Buy a Tour Before buying any tour, consider these questions. (Nolo Press)
- Children Traveling Alone What you need to know if your child will fly alone. (Nolo Press)
- How to Resolve Disputes on the Road Learn the most effective way to deal with problems that crop up during your travels. (Nolo Press)
- Renting a Car It pays to learn some basic information about renting a car before you appear at the rental counter. (Nolo Press)
Insurance
- Protecting Yourself When You Deal With Your Insurance Company What to do now so that you won't have unpleasant surprises when you make a claim. (Nolo Press)
- Getting the Most From Your Health Insurance Learn the law and make your health insurance benefits work for you. (Nolo Press)
- The Risks and Benefits of Long-Term Care Insurance Insurance companies advertise long-term care insurance as a necessary protection against the high cost of care. But is it really a good investment? (Nolo Press)
- Glossary: Automobile Insurance Terms A glossary of common terms related to automobile insurance. (FindLaw)
- Travel Insurance: The Benefits and Limitations The different types of travel insurance and what they cover. (Nolo Press)
- Do You Need Life Insurance? Not everyone needs life insurance. Find out whether or not you do. (Nolo)
Miscellaneous Consumer Topics
- Buying a New Car If you want to get a good deal on a new car, do your homework ahead of time and learn how to negotiate with the dealer. (Nolo Press)
- Canceling a Contract Within Three Days There are several federal laws that allow you to cancel certain contracts within a few days of signing them. (Nolo Press)
- Are You My Phone Company? Your long distance carrier shouldn't be switched without your knowledge. But sometimes it happens, because of a phenomenon called "slamming." (Nolo Press)
- Home Improvement: How to Avoid Paying Twice Protect yourself from mechanics liens if your contractor fails to pay his subcontractors or suppliers. (Nolo Press)
- State Consumer Protection Offices Whether you've fallen prey to a consumer scam or just need information, your state or local consumer protection agency can help. Here's how to find the office in your area. (Nolo Press)
- What Does Invasion Of Privacy Mean? Invasion of privacy wasn't "invented" as a legal concept until the 20th Century. (Nolo Press)
FAQs
- If the financially troubled company is holding goods for me on layaway, can I still get my goods?
- What does a credit report look like?
- What may I do if the debt collector breaks the law?
- May married people open credit accounts that are not also in their spouses' names?
- While I am trying to solve a billing problem, may a credit grantor threaten my credit rating?
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