Resources for Consumers
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Credit card rip-offs, payday loans, predatory mortgages ... these are just a few of the tricky loans that can drain your wallet. "Signs of Predatory Lending" gives a quick and easy overview of the most common lending scams, whether you're buying a home, getting a car loan, expecting a refund, or simply doing your daily banking and credit transactions. |
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Whether you are buying your first home or worried about foreclosure, the following links provide tips and ways to reach out for help. |
For many unsuspecting consumers, a simple candy bar can end up costing them more than $36. Read signs your bank is using unfair overdraft practices. |
Credit cards have become the financial lifeline for many struggling families. We've gathered tips and tools that can help you avoid being caught deeper in debt. |
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Payday loans are advertised as quick, easy solutions to emergency cash needs, but these triple-digit interest loans put many Americans on a treadmill of debt. |
Don't Lose Your Car To A Title Lender
Car title loans are marketed as small emergency loans, but in reality they put at high risk an asset that is essential to the well-being of working families -- their vehicle. |
Tax Refund Anticipation Loans only speed up the refund process by as little as one week, but they can cost you 50% to over 500% APR. |
Ever speed through a dealership? Car financing is loaded with ways to be confused, tripped up, and overcharged. Find out how to navigate abuses. |
Watch out for companies that promise to get you out of debt: many of them do nothing except take your money. |
If you believe you have been a victim of predatory lending practices, you may want to seek legal advice. |
