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March 2009CCU Member Alert: Don't Fall for Text Messaging Scams! Listen to the Podcast: FoolProof Featured On AOL. The free FoolProof financial literacy programs offered by CCU were reviewed on March 9 by an AOL columnist. Here's the link to the story. Trading-in or buying used? Avoid trouble – make sure old loan is paid off. Around the country, more dealerships are going broke and closing. This has created a big problem for some consumers who traded in a vehicle or who bought a used traded-in vehicle. The now closed dealership where they traded in or bought the used car closed and never paid off the lien (loan) on the car as they were legally supposed to do. What does that mean for the poor consumer?
How can you prevent this from happening to you if you're thinking of buying a used car or trading in your old car on a new one? Here are some tips:
Of course, before buying any car, read the StraightTalk Car Buying Guide. |
Web LinksNovember 2009The 2010 Census is fast approaching. Every household will receive a questionnaire in February or March 2010. Census phishing and email scams are already appearing. These tips from the Census Bureau will help you avoid the scams. The 2010 Fuel Economy Guide is now available. The annual fuel cost estimates in the online 2008-2010 fuel economy guides are updated weekly to reflect the Energy Information Administration's current national average prices for gasoline and diesel fuel. How to pay down your debt Net Cetera: Chatting With Kids About Being Online |