Moneytree

Payday lender faces $550,000 in fines for allegedly hiding the true cost of its services.

Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC

Company agrees to a ban on pyramid scheme practices to settle charges.

10 Companies that Get Coal in their 2016 Holiday Stockings

Find out which companies are on TINA.org’s 2016 naughty list.

Payday Lender Ordered to Pay over $1 Billion for Deceiving Customers

For the latest on this case, click here. A federal court judge has ordered AMG Capital and its chief operator, race car driver Scott Tucker, to pay more than $1…

Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

Federal education officials move to revoke for-profit college accreditor’s recognition.

Helping Orlando Shooting Victims

What you need to know before you give.

Natrol’s Glucosamine Supplements

Ad or Not? NCAA UConn Women Champs Edition

Twitter capitalizes on UConn women’s dominance.

Your Baby Can Learn

Your Baby Still Can’t Read, according to the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood.

Higher One

Be wary of companies offering services for your financial aid refund.

May the Force of Google Be With You?

The reality of the free Google Star Wars virtual reality cardboard giveaway.

What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global

TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Florida-based anti-aging MLM.

Vemma Frenzy Ends: Judge Limits Vemma’s Operations

Court concludes Vemma likely operating a pyramid scheme.

NJOY

Study finds high levels of carcinogens in e-cigarette company’s starter kits.

What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

Having combed through the 200-plus pages that the FTC filed against Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma International Holdings, Inc., Benson K. (B.K.) Boreyko, Tom Alkazin and his wife Bethany (defendants) in…

TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma

FTC alleges Vemma is a pyramid scheme and freezes assets.

Higher One Accounts

Reverse Mortgage Ads Can Leave Consumers with False Impressions

Here’s what you need to know before you apply for a reverse mortgage.

Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question

Petition urges federal officials to investigate company while consumer complaints cite multiple issues.

Nepal Earthquake: Checking out Charities Before You Donate

Tips on how to protect yourself from a charity scam in the wake of the earthquake in Nepal.