consumer protection

by Amanda Blankenship

These 5 ‘Free Trials’ Are Draining Your Bank Without Warning Did you ever sign up for a “free trial” only to wake up to unexplained bank charges? You’re not alone—many u... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

How Food Labeling Loopholes Still Trick Even Informed Shoppers Food labels are meant to help consumers make smarter choices, but in reality, many shoppers are still being misled—som... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

7 Times a Car Recall Happened After the Warranty Expired Buying a car—new or used—comes with the expectation that safety is a given and warranties will protect you if someth... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

How Car Dealerships Are Skirting New Safety Disclosure Laws For many Americans, buying a car is one of the biggest purchases they’ll make outside of their home. And with that... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

5 Ways To Report A Bad Business Outside Of The BBB For years, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has been the go-to for consumers looking to hold companies accountable. But ... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

6 ATM Slip-Ups That Can Shut Down Your Debit Card in Seconds When you walk up to an ATM, you expect a straightforward transaction—insert your card, grab your cash, and move on. Bu... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

5 Red Flags Critics Say Make Primerica Look Like a Pyramid Scheme When someone first introduces you to Primerica, it can sound promising. A chance to earn income helping families with fi... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

6 Online Retailers That Are Selling Junk You Shouldn’t Buy Online shopping has made life incredibly convenient. Click a few buttons, and your order is at your doorstep in days. Bu... read the story

by Amanda Blankenship

10 Unethical Financial Practices That Are Surprisingly Common We all know the financial world can be complicated—but what many people don’t realize is how often shady money pract... read the story

by Kathryn Vercillo

How Do You Spot a Savings Club Scam? For every legitimate opportunity out there, there’s always going to be someone who takes advantage of it. There wi... read the story