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The consumer advocates at the Center for Responsible Lending have released a checklist of tough questions people should ask their banks to make sure their needs are being met -- and and to ensure they aren't paying unnecessary fees.

The FTC has finally updated a long-overdue guide on endorsements and testimonials to address changes in technology and advertising mediums. The new rules are designed to bring greater truth and disclosure to blogs, TV ads relying on testimonials and social media. The updated guide has garnered the...

At some point in your life you, or someone you know, will find a mistake on their credit report. Disputing an error isn't all that difficult, but it can be confusing. Thankfully, Five Cent Nickel has an incredibly detailed and simple guide to disputing a credit report error. With tightened credit,...

Don't miss our Liveblog, all day November 28!Black Friday is widely known for low prices on everything from electronics to toys and kitchenware but if you ask the average consumer what they will be purchasing on this, the day of massive sales; they're likely to respond, "HDTV!" For low and...

Picking up something used isn't just good for your wallet, it's good for the environment too (since you've likely kept another gadget out of landfills). While the decision to purchase used electronics is laudable from an environmental standpoint, there are many factors to consider before you head...

The good folks behind the other white meat want to make sure that you know exactly how to prepare a pork chop for any occasion. So they've thoughtfully compiled a free booklet called, "Pork Chops Pocket Guide to Pork" to help you out. this handy guide will help you please and feed a hungry family,...

Nowadays, some students are easily spending $500 or more on textbooks each semester, prompting some professors to provide their new books online for students anywhere to use for free.Since this is unfortunately not yet the norm in many institutions around the nation, in a few weeks most parents and...

As the summer of the staycation draws to a close, you may be looking for something, anything fun to do around home that doesn't cost a lot of money. My big hobby is going places to see wild animals. And I'm certainly not alone. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's 2006 recreation survey says 87...

Wells Fargo is offering up a guide for first time homebuyer's, which comes chock full of information and explanations of the many terms associated with getting your first mortgage. The guide is free but does require that you hand over your email address to Wells Fargo. It covers the rent or buy...