Archive for 'Ripoffs'
Before The Credit CARD Act, A Pound of Flesh
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Feb 25 - No, it wasn't your imagination. Your bank probably did raise rates and fees prior to submitting to the consumer protections enacted by the new law that went into force on February 22, 2010. And when you see the details, your blood will boil. Especially in light of the fact that taxpayers bailed out some of the same institutions now sticking it their customers.
Difference Between a Loan Shark and a Tax Refund Loan? Not Much.
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Feb 12 - Just because the name is national, the people are friendly and the decor is nice doesn't mean you can trust your tax preparation service to do the right thing. The rates many preparers charge on refund anticipation loans makes them little more than loan sharks. If you don't use these loans, you know someone that does. So check out this story, then share it.
Five (More) Dumb Deals and What to Do Instead
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Feb 01 - Do you waste cash by spending money on dumb things? There’s one way to find out: take a look at this video and article and see if you’ve ever fallen for any of these dumb deals.
5 Dumb Deals And What To Do Instead
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Dec 14 - Is it worth it to use a credit card that earns you frequent flyer miles? Should you use an interest-bearing checking account? Are extended warrantees worth the money?
Rip-Off HDMI Cables?
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Sep 08 - What's the difference between $50 HDMI cables and $5 ones? … The price.
Propane Co’s Under-Fill Tanks
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Aug 21 - Propane companies are saving money by under-filling the tanks they sell.
Hotels Increasing Hidden Fees
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Jun 01 - Hotels are adding hidden fees in an effort to make up for the bad economy.
Selling Gold By Mail Doesn’t Pay
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May 25 - We sent equal lengths of gold chain to three different mail-in gold purchasers (Cash4Gold, TurnGold2Cash and GoldKit). Guess how much they offered us...
3 Mortgage Rescue Rip-off Tip-Offs
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May 18 - With thousands of Americans now scrambling for a mortgage modification to forestall foreclosure, the scam artists are coming out of the woodwork. But avoiding a rip-off is easy... if you know what to look for.
Travel Clubs: A Trip to the Poorhouse?
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May 06 - Travel clubs are supposed to be a popular way to take a vacation and save money. But at what risks?
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