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Product Safety Recalls
Ready to buy a used vehicle or other second-hand product? Check to be sure it hasn't been recalled for safety reasons.... [MORE]
Understanding Vehicle Financing
With prices averaging more than $28,000 for a new vehicle and $15,000 for a used vehicle, most consumers need financing or leasing to acquire a vehicle.... [MORE]
When a Bank Fails: Facts for Depositors, Creditors, & Borrowers
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is an independent federal agency created in 1933 to promote public confidence and stability in the nation's banking system. Throughout its history, the FDIC has provided bank customers with prompt access t... [MORE]
900 Numbers
You can get all sorts of information and entertainment services by calling 900 numbers. These pay-per-call numbers are also used for surveys, contests and charitable fundraising.... [MORE]
What You Should Know About the National Flood Insurance Program
Do you know if you need flood insurance? You might. Find out here.... [MORE]
STRAIGHT TALK TIP OF THE DAY
Using an ATM/debt or a credit card for your purchases? Don't know the difference? You should. Use one and the law limits your losses to 50 bucks--and one doesn't. Want to know which? Here’s how.
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Credit Cards
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