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CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule

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CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule

TINA.org joins coalition of consumer organizations in support of the proposed rule

Student Loan Forgiveness Services from Equitable Acceptance Corp. and Others

Class Action

Student Loan Forgiveness Services from Equitable Acceptance Corp. and Others

In August 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Equitable Acceptance Corp., SLF Center, and Integra Student Solutions for allegedly operating a scheme to sell student loan relief services. Among…

Election Tally: The Misleading Ads on Tonight’s Broadcasts

Consumer News

Election Tally: The Misleading Ads on Tonight’s Broadcasts

TINA.org’s election coverage focuses on the questionable ads running in between the news broadcasts.

National Student Loan Relief Hotline

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National Student Loan Relief Hotline

This student debt relief free hotline is really a service that is anything but free.

Rocket Money (Formerly Truebill)

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Rocket Money (Formerly Truebill)

A way out of pesky subscriptions or just another pesky subscription?

ITT Educational Services Shutters Operations

Consumer News

ITT Educational Services Shutters Operations

Students may be eligible for loan forgiveness.

Capital One’s Cash Advance Fees

Class Action

Capital One’s Cash Advance Fees

Allegations: Representing that the credit card company charges Cash Advance Fees on cash loans or cash equivalents

TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

Consumer News

TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

A disproportionate number of students that have defaulted on their students loans attended for-profit colleges.

Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level?

Consumer Basics

Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level?

A topic-by-topic list of federal agencies that deal with deceptive advertising.

Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans

Consumer News

Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans

Lawsuit alleges retirees were duped into borrowing against pensions.

Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Consumer News

Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Consumer advocates warn of new scams.

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

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College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

Feds Sue Corinthian Colleges over Deceptive Advertising

Consumer News

Feds Sue Corinthian Colleges over Deceptive Advertising

Lawsuit seeks to recoup more than $500 million in relief for borrowers.

H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

Consumer News

H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

You can do your own taxes.

Sallie Mae Credit Card

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Sallie Mae Credit Card

This email offer — for a Mastercard A magical piece of plastic made by banks that is sent to your home (normally accompanied with countless pages of fine print disclosures)…

Eastern Specialty Finance, Inc.

Class Action

Eastern Specialty Finance, Inc.

In October 2013, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Eastern Specialty Finance, Inc. d/b/a Check ‘N Go for allegedly misleadingly marketing “payday loans” and “installment loans.” Among other things, plaintiffs…

What You Should Know about the Trivia App Givling

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What You Should Know about the Trivia App Givling

Odds are you being good at trivia is not enough if you want to pay off your student loan debt with this app.

2017 Pampered Chef Income Claims Database

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2017 Pampered Chef Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

365 Day Loan

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365 Day Loan

As seen in our spam inbox. Something seems off about the claim that 365 Day Loan can hook you up with “$2500 for any purpose.” It seems particularly off when…

SoFi

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SoFi

FTC alleges lender made false statements about the student loan refinancing savings of its customers.

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CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule

Student Loan Forgiveness Services from Equitable Acceptance Corp. and Others

Election Tally: The Misleading Ads on Tonight’s Broadcasts

National Student Loan Relief Hotline

Rocket Money (Formerly Truebill)

ITT Educational Services Shutters Operations

Capital One’s Cash Advance Fees

TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level?

Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans

Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Feds Sue Corinthian Colleges over Deceptive Advertising

H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

Sallie Mae Credit Card

Eastern Specialty Finance, Inc.

What You Should Know about the Trivia App Givling

2017 Pampered Chef Income Claims Database

365 Day Loan

SoFi