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Reverse Mortgages

Reverse mortgages let you cash in on the equity in your home: these mortgages can have serious implications.
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Bogus Business Opportunities

Some multilevel marketing plans are pyramid schemes, which are illegal and risky.
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Garnishing Federal Benefits

You may be able to protect the federal funds in your bank account from being garnished.
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Investing in Collectible Coins

Investing in collectible coins requires you to investigate: here’s what to know about the coins, the graders, and the sellers.
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Auto Service Contracts and Warranties

What’s the difference between a service contract and a warranty? Find out, and get tips on how to recognize and avoid auto warranty scams.
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Vehicle Repossession

Here’s “must know” information about when and how your car can be repossessed.
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Auto Trade-ins and Negative Equity

What can you expect at trade-in when you owe more on your car than it’s worth?
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Consumer.gov – What to Know and Do

Financial literacy help for educators and students alike. The site offers a plain and simple approach to: Managing Your Money; Credit, Loans and Debt; and Scams and Identity Theft. The information has an easy-to-use, direct style that focuses on the basic information people need, along with the steps they need to take. Consumer.gov also has videos and audio read-alongs to support different learning styles and multi-tasking.
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Credit, Debit, and Charge Cards

Before you pay with plastic, learn the differences between credit, debit, and charge cards, and get tips about how to shop for a credit card.
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Shopping for Funeral Services

Planning a funeral is an emotional experience. These practical tips can help.
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