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Sweepstakes scam uses FTC Commissioner’s name in vain

Amy Hebert
A couple of weeks ago, we told you about a sweepstakes scam using the FTC’s name to get people to send money. Now, there’s another sweepstakes-themed FTC imposter scam, and this one lays it on thick
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Preparing for spring weather emergencies

Colleen Tressler
After a long, hard winter, aren’t you ready for spring? Baseball, bike rides, barbecuing…but spring also carries with it the risk of severe weather, including dangerous storms, flooding and tornadoes
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Spring into action with Financial Literacy Month

Colleen Tressler
Spring has finally sprung. And whether you’re shopping for a new lawn mower, a bike, or a gift for a new graduate, a little research can save you a lot of money. Even when you know what you want, it
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Money back guarantee hid another fee

Cristina Miranda
Starting a new business? That used to mean throwing a name on some brick and mortar. Nowadays, you need a website. Lots of companies sell domain names and web hosting services that let customers put
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The FTC didn’t send that sweepstakes letter

Amy Hebert
Here’s a scam with an FTC angle. The letter has an official-looking FTC seal and is signed by “FTC Director” Jessica Rich. It says someone at the FTC will help you claim a cash prize you’ve won, and
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Scammers play name game and get caught

Bridget Small
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but sometimes it’s illegal. Just ask the people behind First Time Credit Solutions, who promoted their business as “FTC Credit Solutions” until the
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Operation Ruse Control

Colleen Tressler
Shopping for a car can be fun and exciting. But wading through ads and promotions from car dealers also can be stressful. Some advertise unusually low prices, low or no up-front payments, low- or no
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Rent-to-Own: Consider your alternatives

Colleen Tressler
Need a sofa, washer/dryer, TV, or new tires? Don’t have the cash or credit to buy them outright? You may be considering rent-to-own: simply make weekly or monthly payments for a while and you own the
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Been hacked or hijacked? Read this.

Amy Hebert
Your email’s been hacked — what do you do? Your computer’s been hijacked by malware — how do you get it back?
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Cleaning up without getting cleaned out

Colleen Tressler
I don't know about you, but I’m about ready to say "uncle" to Old Man Winter. This year's record-breaking snowfalls, downed trees, roof collapses, mudslides, flooding and frozen pipes are leaving
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MSW2015: Combat Debt

James Lander
Roughly one in six Savers has selected paying off consumer debts as their wealth-building goal. That does not come as a surprise since, along with modest incomes, large consumer debts are the most
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MSW2015: Rainy Days Forecast - Pack an Umbrella

FINRA Investor Education Foundation Staff
Most of us appreciate a sturdy umbrella on a stormy day. We don’t always know when we’ll encounter rain, but unless we live in the desert, we know that eventually rain will fall. So we buy umbrellas
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MSW2015: Saving For Emergencies

James Lander
Building an emergency savings fund is one of the top goals of Military Savers. Why Build an Emergency Fund This is a sound choice. Having an emergency savings fund may be the most important difference
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MSW2015: The Unexpected is Expensive

The USAA Educational Foundation
Unexpected expenses come in many forms and can quickly get you into debt or push you further into debt. Prepare for these unexpected expenses with an emergency fund. Life happens when we are busy
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Can your app really do that?

Aditi Jhaveri
Apps can provide hours of entertainment, keep you organized, and help you learn something new. Indeed, apps can be helpful, as long as they provide accurate information. But if you’re trying to
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MSW2015: Set a Goal. Make a Plan. Save Automatically!

Carol Kando-Pineda
Set a goal, make a plan and save automatically -- words to live by from Military Saves. Military Saves Week begins today. Take the Military Saves Pledge and get lots of tips and support for your
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Military Saves Week: February 23 to 28

James Lander
Military Saves Week 2015 is next week! Military Saves is part of the DoD Financial Readiness Campaign and a chance for servicemembers and their families to assess their own saving status and take