The feds say Skechers used deceptive ads to sell its
toning shoes, including the popular Shape-Ups. The
company will pay $40 million to settle those charges. If you
bought a pair, you can file for a refund.
What you don’t know about your credit score – how
it’s determined and how to improve it – can hurt you when you want
to borrow money. Find out about the most common misconceptions
Will you pay a fee if you make a purchase with your debit card or
get cash from an ATM and overdraw your checking account? Many
people don't know. Congress could act to clear up the confusion.
The FCC adopts new rules to make it easier to spot bogus charges
placed on your phone bill. Consumer groups say more should be
done. So how do you protect yourself?
What bugs you about taking your car to the repair shop? Consumer
Reports asked more than 5,000 subscribers about their gripes. Find
out what they said. Plus tips on how to get the job done properly.
This is just the latest example of a sleazy company using the lure
of a free offer to get your credit card number. They want to bill
you for something you didn't order. These guys took in several
million dollars before the FTC shut them down.
It’s like bait-and-switch on the car loan. You sign all the
paperwork, drive the car home and days later the dealer
says the financing fell through and you need to pay more or bring
the car back.
Most employers now running background checks on at least some
potential hires. A new report says the inaccurate information
provided often provided
could cost you that job.
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