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Tenant Rights When a Home is in Foreclosure: What Renters Need to Know to Protect Themselves

By: Alana Tutwiler

How to Apply for Disability Benefits: Important Information About the Social Security Disability Program

By: Candice Gillingwater

Consumer Rights Protection: Who Regulates Banks, Creditors and Debt Collection Agencies?

By: Katrina Rief-Derrico

Retail Price Scan Accuracy Laws in Canada & U.S. Scanner Laws Get Consumers Right Price When Wrong Price Charged

By: Joseph Leung

Government Garnishment Laws: How Federal Wage Garnishment Works and What Can Cause It

By: Candice Gillingwater

Inquiries and Requests for Credit Reports: Permissible Purpose as Defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act

By: Katrina Rief-Derrico

What is Legitimate Debt Validation? A Debt Verification Letter After a Dispute May Not Hold Up in Court

By: Candice Gillingwater

What's in the Credit Card Act 2009? Credit Companies Will Feel the Pinch from February 2010

By: Natalia Jones

Proof of Debt and Debt Collectors: The First Step to Restore your Good Credit Rating

By: Katrina Rief-Derrico

Prohibited Debt Collection Practices: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Consumer Rights.

By: Katrina Rief-Derrico

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Communication with Debtors and Third Parties

By: Katrina Rief-Derrico

The Federal Reporting Period for Bad Debts: How Long Negative Information Can Remain on a Credit Report

By: Candice Gillingwater

Fair Debt Collection: Debt Collectors and Identity Theft

By: Sally Luxton

How to Increase a Low Credit Score: Tips to Improve Your Credit Rating

By: Feature Writer Francine Morrissette

Wisconsin Do Not Call List: Avoid Telemarketing Calls With No Call Registry

By: Feature Writer Victoria Nicks

US Credit-Card Reform Act Becomes Law: What are the Implications of the New Legislation on Credit Cards?

By: Christine Fadhley

The Worst Of Both Worlds: How Credit Card Practices Are Infecting Health Care

By: Jessica Pieklo

U.S. Government Car Incentive Rebate Updates: 2009 New Vehicle Purchases – Important 3500 & 4500 Auto Voucher Info

By: Feature Writer Lena Gott

Seeking A Pause In Foreclosures: Minnesota Lawsuit Tests Obama Policy Aimed At Distressed Homeowners

By: Jessica Pieklo

Advice on Chip-and-PIN Credit Card Fraud: How to Report Fraud, Shoulder Surfing, Cloned Cards, ATM Fraud

By: Feature Writer Asa Ghaffar

How to Return Merchandise to Stores for Refunds: Consumer Education Rights & Warnings

By: Beverly Lee

Consumer Rights and Debt: A Legal Guide Concerning Debt Collection

By: Ellen Wilson

Obama Calls for Credit Card Reform: Bipartisan Effort to Protect Consumers from Aggressive Tactics

By: Bill Pratt

New York Used Vehicle Lemon Law: How to File a Claim Against an Auto Dealer in NY

By: Feature Writer Felicia A. Williams

2009 California Lemon Law Rulings: A Guide to this Year's Cases and Attorneys in CA

By: Max Sherry

Resolving Complaints with Credit Card Companies: Investigations on Incorrect Statements, Mistakes and Disputes

By: Rita Marshall

The Federal Reserve Board's Credit Card Rules: In 2010, Consumers Will Have New Credit and Overdraft Protections

By: Feature Writer Alex Sharp

Is Credit Repair for Real? You Can Dispute Bad Credit Items to Improve Your Credit Scores

By: Paul Louis

ID Numbers Used To Attack Privacy: Governments And Corporations Track You With Numbers

By: Ann Berkeley

Stop Debt Collectors from Calling: Know Your Rights as a Consumer

By: Alexis Bacon

How to Respond to Credit Card Fraud: What to Do if Goods Purchased are Misrepresented or not Delivered

By: Neil Tucker

Buying a Condominium: Joining the Condominium Association

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Surviving Customer Support: Hello – This is Customer Service. How May I Help You?

By: Chris A Watkins

Eliminating Junk Mail: Saving the Environment While Protecting Your Privacy

By: William L. Pfeifer Jr.

State of Georgia Lemon Law: Help for New Car Problems

By: Estela Kennen

Avoiding Vehicle Repossession: How to Prevent Your Car from Getting Repossessed

By: Feature Writer L. Marie Dubuque

Civil Recovery: What to Do if You Fall Victim to a Civil Recovery Threat

By: Sherel Purcell

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