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No, You Do Not Have to Pay to Get Your Student Loans Forgiven
Public Service Loan Forgiveness is still here, and the official path is completely free. If you work in public service, your loans could be wiped out.
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Regulators Cracked Down on a Company That Helped Fake Sellers Bill You
The FTC says a payment processor helped over 1,000 shell companies charge people without permission. Here is how to spot bogus charges and get your money back for free.
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The Debt Relief Red Flag: If They Want a Fee First, Hang Up
Charging you before they help settle your debt over the phone is illegal. Here is what real, free help looks like.
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Get Your 3 Free Credit Reports and Fix Errors That Cost You
You have the right to one free credit report a year from each of the three big companies. Here is how to pull all three and catch mistakes that may be costing you money.
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Know Your Rights: What a Debt Collector Can and Cannot Do
A collector cannot bully you. Federal law sets clear rules, and you can push back for free using the CFPB.
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The Truth About Credit Repair: You Can Do It Yourself for Free
A credit repair company cannot do anything you cannot do on your own, at no cost. Here is how to fix errors yourself and keep your money.
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The FTC Just Cracked Down on Tech Support Scams. Here Is How to Spot Them
A payment processor is paying $4.85 million after the FTC says it helped scammers, including fake tech support pop-ups, take money from people. Here are the red flags and the free way to protect yourself.
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The Truth About Credit Counseling: You Do Not Have to Pay Big Fees for Help
A common myth says real debt help always costs a lot of money up front. It does not. Here is how legitimate nonprofit credit counseling works.
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Unclaimed Money Search: Take 5 Minutes to Look Up Your Name for Free
States are holding billions in forgotten cash. This fall, take a few minutes to check every state where you have lived. It is free.
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Your Medical Bill Might Be Smaller Than You Think
Before you pay a medical bill, know your rights and the free relief programs that could lower or erase what you owe.
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You Never Have to Pay for Student Loan Help: It Is Free at StudentAid.gov
Companies charge for services you can get for free. Here is how to spot them and where to go instead.
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Regulators Say Amazon Hid Ad Surcharges: What It Means for What You Paid
The FTC and 22 states say Amazon secretly raised ad prices for years, and those costs likely reached the prices you pay at checkout.
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The Truth About Debt Relief: You Do Not Have to Pay to Get Help
Three debt options get mixed up all the time. Knowing the difference can protect your money before anyone asks you for a fee.
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Stop Unwanted Sales Calls for Free With the Do Not Call Registry
Telemarketers pay to reach phone numbers, but putting yours on the National Do Not Call list costs you nothing.
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Money a Loved One Left Behind: How to Find and Claim Unclaimed Funds for Free
When a family member passes, they may leave behind money you never knew about. Here is how to search for it, for free, and start a claim today.
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Charged Junk Fees on a Car? A New Settlement Shows You Can Push Back
The FTC and Connecticut just secured a $4 million settlement over illegal car fees. Here is how to check your own paperwork for free.
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Your State May Be Holding Cash for You: A 5-Minute August Check
Before the school year starts, take a few minutes to see if your state is sitting on money that belongs to you.
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Paid a Bill Through Doxo? You May Be Owed a Refund
The FTC says the bill payment site Doxo tacked on hidden fees and posed as your real biller. Now the company is paying $2.1 million back to consumers.
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The Free Federal Tool That Helps You Fight a Financial Company
If a bank, lender, or debt collector treated you unfairly, you can file a complaint with the CFPB for free. Here is how it still works.
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Drove for or Ordered From Grubhub? A Refund May Be Coming to You
The FTC is sending more than $23.8 million to Grubhub drivers and diners. If you are owed, the money is free to claim.
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The Credit Repair Trap That Cost People Nearly $200 Million
The FTC just shut down a huge credit repair scheme. Here are the red flags to spot, and how to fix your credit for free.
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Five Minutes to Search Every State for Money With Your Name on It
Back-to-school season is a good time to check free state databases for cash you may already be owed. Here is how to do it without paying anyone.
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The FTC Says a Telehealth Company Shared Your Health Secrets: Here Is How to Protect Yourself
A new complaint against Hims & Hers shows how health websites can misuse your data and your money. Here is what to watch for, and how to fight back for free.
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How to Find Money a Late Family Member Left Behind: Free Steps You Can Start This Week
When someone passes away, they often leave behind money nobody knows about. Here is how to search for it for free.
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FTC Refund Checks Are Going Out to Trend Deploy Customers
The Federal Trade Commission is mailing more than $672,000 in refund checks. If one is yours, cashing it is free.
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Help With Your Student Loans Is Always Free at StudentAid.gov
The FTC just banned a scammer who took more than $45.9 million from student loan borrowers. Here is how to spot the red flags and get real help for free.
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Celsius Founders Ordered to Pay $16.5 Million: What It Means If You Lost Money
The FTC settled its case against the founders of the failed crypto platform Celsius. Here is what changed and how to watch for real refunds.
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Fake 5-Star Reviews Just Cost This Supplement Seller $750,000
The FTC cracked down on a company that sold 'height-boosting' pills for kids using bogus reviews. Here is how to spot the same tricks and protect your money.
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A New FTC Settlement Targets Drug Middlemen: What It Could Mean for Your Prescription Costs
The FTC says its deal with Caremark locks in up to $8.5 billion in consumer savings over 10 years. Here is what that means for people paying too much at the pharmacy.
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Did a Loved One Leave Money Behind? Free Steps to Claim What Is Yours
When someone passes away, they often leave behind forgotten money in old accounts, refunds, or deposits. Here is how to search for it at no cost.
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Farmers Can Fix Their Own Tractors Again: What the New Deere Settlement Means for You
A new FTC settlement forces John Deere to hand over the same repair tools it gave only to dealers, which could lower repair costs for farmers.
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Worked for Handy? The FTC Is Mailing $2.7 Million in Refund Checks
If you did gig work through Handy (now Angi Services) and got hit with fees or fines, a refund check may be on its way to you.
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'Made in USA' on the Label? Here Is How to Know It Is Real
The FTC just warned eight companies about false 'Made in USA' claims. Here is what the label really means and how to protect your dollars.