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Who Knew TitleMax Sucked This Bad?

Steve RhodeFeb 23, 20236 min read
Another Half Assed Attempt to Fix Federal Student Loans With Bankruptcy

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against a web of corporate entities operating under TMX Finance, broadly known as TitleMax, for violating…

HomeAdvisor and Angi to Pay Up To $7.2 Million and Stop Deceptively Marketing its Leads for Home Improvement Projects

Steve RhodeJan 23, 20234 min read
Another Half Assed Attempt to Fix Federal Student Loans With Bankruptcy

The Federal Trade Commission today issued a proposed order requiring Denver-based HomeAdvisor, Inc. – a company affiliated with Angi, formerly known as “Angie’s List” – to pay…

FTC Order Requires LasikPlus to Pay for its Bait-and-Switch Eye Surgery Ads

Steve RhodeJan 20, 20233 min read
Can you believe this?

The Federal Trade Commission today issued an order requiring Ohio-based LCA-Vision, doing business as LasikPlus and Joffe MediCenter, to pay $1.25 million for using deceptive…

DOE wants to modernize the student loan program but mucks up the planning process

Richard FosseyJan 20, 20232 min read
DOE wants to modernize the student loan program but mucks up the planning process

Like a repentant boozer who promises to give up drinking, the Department of Education pledged to modernize its neanderthal student loan program. Unfortunately, like a…

Sound Advice to Help Struggling Families Thrive Throughout a Recession

Steve RhodeJan 18, 20235 min read
I Took Out a Credit Card to Make Money for Dental Work and My Plan Didn’t Work. They Are Asking for Income Verification and Suing Me.

Signs of an impending financial downturn can strike fear in struggling families. Determine to get ahead by using the prospect of tough times to motivate…

WealthPress Nailed for Deciving Consumers With Investment Advice

Steve RhodeJan 13, 20234 min read
WealthPress Nailed for Deciving Consumers With Investment Advice

As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, investment advice company WealthPress has agreed to a proposed court order that would require it to…

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