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Legal Articles

• The Federal Reserve Board’s New Credit Card Protections for the Consumer
  Are the days of unfair credit card practices over? While the credit card companies may mourn their passing, American consumers are seeking fair credit card practices that they can understand. In an effort to protect American consumers, the Federal Reserve Board enacted new rules in December 2008 that are set to go into effect on July 1, 2010.   The new rules are part of a … more
• How to Prevent Automatic Withdrawal Scams
  Every year many Americans become victims of automatic withdrawal scams. They may be offered a free item only to find that it was not in fact free, they may be charged recurring withdrawals which they did not expect or they may be otherwise taken advantage of and charged unexpected fees. While the situation is serious and troublesome, there are some steps that the government, the … more

Legal Guides

• Money Tips for All Ages - Your Finances at Different Stages of Life (Spring 2008 Special Edition)
• Reverse Mortgages: Information to Consider on Benefits and Risks (Department of Treasurry / Office of Thrift publication)
• The FDIC at 75: Protecting America's Consumers from Generation to Generation
  This publication by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation provides practical guidance on how … more
• How To Avoid Foreclosure
  This guide, by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides valuable … more

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