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Ever use wireless hotspots at a coffee shop or hotel? Be very careful, says expert Nick Buettner. Here’s how to surf safely.
Date: 13 July 2010
Category: Credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maybe Yes, maybe no. We tell you how to decide. Also watch out for these scams, if you do post it online!
Date: 10 May 2010
Category: Credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thinking about buying online this time? Whether you're thinking new or used vehicle or new or used truck, learn these tricks of the trade, and follow Remar's best tip: use the web for shopping, but think twice before actually buying a vehicle online.
Date: 20 April 2010
Category: Car Buying
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FoolProof's "April Fools Month" Video gives you three simple tips to FoolProof yourself—and also gives you a chance to get involved with a consumer issue that means a lot to you. Our new “Consumer Group Portal” allows you to learn about dozens of consumer groups and then get involved with a group on a topic that interests—or bugs—you. http://www.foolproofme.com/consumer_groups.php [More] [Less]
Date: 31 March 2010
Category: FoolProof
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Worried about making your mortgage payment? Watch out for these mortgage scams.
Date: 11 March 2010
Category: Mortgage
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bald People, Young People, Old People, Bad guys, Good Guys, the works! Tour the site right now.
Date: 14 December 2009
Category: FoolProof
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Know anyone who uses one? Show them this!
Date: 14 December 2009
Category: FoolProof
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Float this!
Date: 14 December 2009
Category: FoolProof
 
 
 
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Smart or dumb idea?
Date: 08 October 2009
Category: Credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bald People, Young People, Old People, Bad guys, Good Guys, the works! Tour the site right now.
Date: 14 December 2009
Category: FoolProof
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Could be smart. Could be dumb. Watch out for this trick!
Date: 08 October 2009
Category: Car Buying
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Know anyone who uses one? Show them this!
Date: 14 December 2009
Category: FoolProof
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here’s the way NOT to choose a credit card.
Date: 14 December 2009
Category: FoolProof
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Float this!
Date: 14 December 2009
Category: FoolProof
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
What's the difference?
Date: 14 December 2009
Category: FoolProof
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One mistake; ten years of bad credit.
Date: 14 December 2009
Category: FoolProof
 
 
 
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Could be smart. Could be dumb. Watch out for this trick!
Date: 08 October 2009
Category: Car Buying
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bald People, Young People, Old People, Bad guys, Good Guys, the works! Tour the site right now.
Date: 14 December 2009
Category: FoolProof
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Smart or dumb idea?
Date: 08 October 2009
Category: Credit
 
 
 
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Ever use wireless hotspots at a coffee shop or hotel? Be very careful, says expert Nick Buettner. Here’s how to surf safely.
Date: 13 July 2010
Category: Credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thinking about buying online this time? Whether you're thinking new or used vehicle or new or used truck, learn these tricks of the trade, and follow Remar's best tip: use the web for shopping, but think twice before actually buying a vehicle online.
Date: 20 April 2010
Category: Car Buying
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FoolProof's "April Fools Month" Video gives you three simple tips to FoolProof yourself—and also gives you a chance to get involved with a consumer issue that means a lot to you. Our new “Consumer Group Portal” allows you to learn about dozens of consumer groups and then get involved with a group on a topic that interests—or bugs—you. http://www.foolproofme.com/consumer_groups.php [More] [Less]
Date: 31 March 2010
Category: FoolProof
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Worried about making your mortgage payment? Watch out for these mortgage scams.
Date: 11 March 2010
Category: Mortgage
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bald People, Young People, Old People, Bad guys, Good Guys, the works! Tour the site right now.
Date: 14 December 2009
Category: FoolProof
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Smart or dumb idea?
Date: 08 October 2009
Category: Credit
 
 
 
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July 2010

FTC Warns of Oil Spill Scams
Disasters tend to bring out the scammers and the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is generating its share. This consumer alert provides tips for spotting fraudulent offers or activity.

MyMoney.gov
This redesigned site from the federal government is a one-stop site that provides financial education information, resources, and tools from over 20 different federal websites. Topics include managing debt and credit, dealing with mortgages, planning for retirement, saving & investing, and much more.

Junk Mail? How Did They All Get My Address?
This fact sheet from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse provides tips for removing your name from national mailing lists.

Zip Code Finder and Boundary Map
Want to know where a zip code is located? Need to know the zip code for an address? Then check out this interactive map.

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