Student loan debt can be overwhelming, particularly for those pursuing multiple or advanced degrees requiring additional years of education. Students pursuing certain degrees, such as the medical field, can incur a decade or more years of loans to complete their chosen programs. Loans that can take up to 20 or more years to pay off. […]
Category: Consumer Fraud
Can I Be Denied Housing for Tenant Screening Report Errors?
Utilizing background checks and credit reports to determine one’s character and financial trustworthiness is standard practice when applying for jobs, loans, insurance, etc. Applying to rent a house or apartment is no exception. Landlords can request tenant screening reports to review a simplified summary of a prospective renter’s rental history. These reports provide a quick […]
Consumers Warned About Predatory High-Interest Car Repair Loans
According to a study by a consumer advocacy groups, auto shops affiliated with major brands are luring unsuspecting customers into car repair loans with up to 189 percent interest rates. Well-known companies connected with the related consumer complaints include AAMCO, Jiffy Lube, Meineke, and Midas. Although most states have interest-rate caps to prevent such lending […]
Warrior Trading to Pay $3 Million for Misleading Consumers
Day trading is just one avenue to achieve financial independence. It is another example of chasing the American dream. Warrior Trading, a company that allures hopeful traders to buy its method for making money in the day trading arena, has been holding out the bait for the same type of people who chase this dream. […]