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How to get legit information about your federal student loans
If you have federal student loans, you probably got an email last month from Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. (The email address it showed was [email protected].) It has important information about your options for loan forgiveness. While that email is legit, scammers spread fake information about your student loans to try to get money or information from you.
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Car dealerships can’t charge you for add-ons you don’t want
Car dealerships offer buyers lots of add-ons — like service or maintenance contracts, or special car paint coatings — that add up quickly. So, when buyers decline optional add-ons, they don’t expect to end up paying for those extra things. But that's exactly what the FTC says happened to many buyers when three dealerships in Texas owned by Asbury Automotive used (illegal) ways to sneak in add-ons.
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Shopping online for college essentials? Add this advice to your cart
It’s back-to-school season, which means parents and students are probably looking to save on college essentials online. And while the latest deals may save you some time and money, scammers may be looking to test you.
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