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The Facts About Reverse Mortgages

With reverse mortgages, you borrow against the equity in your home and the money does not have to be paid back until you die or want to move.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2013/06/12

Credit Report

Your Free Credit Report

No one should charge you for your credit report.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2013/04/17

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How To Avoid Identity Theft

There has been a rebound in identity theft according Javelin Strategy. So how can you protect yourself?

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2013/03/05

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New Agency Will Begin Policing Debt Collectors

The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will make sure the large firms are not harassing or deceiving consumers into paying a debt and are using accurate data to pursue debts.

2012/12/26

Virtual cigarette featured in smartphone smoking app

Smoking Apps Appear To Be Targeting Teens And Children

Experts say dozens of new apps that glamorize smoking may be luring young kids into lighting up.

2012/12/24

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The Importance Of Checking Your Credit Report

Have you actually ever checked your credit report?

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2012/09/06

Kim Kardashian holds up a Skechers "Shape-Ups" shoe. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

Skechers To Pay $40M Settlement Over ‘Shape-Ups’ Shoe Ads

The government wants you to know that simply sporting a pair of Skechers’ fitness shoes is not going to get you Kim Kardashian’s curves or Brooke Burke’s toned tush

2012/05/16

Credit Report

Managing Credit: Credit Reports

They are free! Do not pay for them!

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2012/04/18

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Consumers Pay High Price For Ignoring Fine Print

The Center for Plain Language is calling on government agencies and businesses to make agreements and notices more understandable and readable.

2012/04/10

Counting, Savings

National Consumer Protection Week: Selling Online

Thinking of selling your car or some other valuable item through a classified ad or online?

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2012/03/09

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