Auto Shopping – Browsing the Dealership
Shopping for a vehicle can be an exciting time, but it is also a daunting task that can leave the consumer confused, exhausted, and afraid to make a move on going through with the purchase.…
Mary Tomkins
Mary Tomkins is a freelance writer located in Spartanburg, SC, with emphasis on economic news and research on the financial industry.
Medical Discount Plan or Health Insurance?
The truth about Medical Discount Plans The Federal Trade Commission announced today that they’ve charged another defendant in an alleged health care scam. The FTC claims that the organization misled consumers into believing they were…
Unemployment in December 2010 Falls to 9.4%
The job market began to show signs of recovery in December 2010 as the unemployment rate fell to its lowest point in nineteen months. The national unemployment rate fell significantly in December to 9.4%, down…
The Student’s Guide to Job Hunting – Your Resume
Getting your first job is a big step. Before you even begin to submit job applications, you may be daydreaming about a fun, exciting job where you are appreciated by everyone, and all the money…
The Student’s Guide to Job Hunting – Your Appearance
When looking for your first job, it’s important to project an image that shows you are responsible, mature, and hard-working. Appearance does matter. It’s just a fact that people do judge you by how you…
Tax Law Change Delays Filing for Some Taxpayers
It’s the new year, and for many, it’s the time to start thinking about preparing our income tax returns. And while it’s business as usual for the majority of taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service announced…
New Year’s 2011 and Debt
The new year is a time to start fresh for many, with resolutions to do things better than they were done in the past. But what if you start the new year with a constant…
Rights and Responsibilities After Auto Repossession
So, you have come upon unfortunate circumstances and can no longer afford to pay your auto loan payments. As you already know, the lender has the right to repossess the car once you begin to…
Consumer Rights in Auto Reposession
Consumers with an auto loan already know that the vehicle can be repossessed if you don’t abide by the terms of the loan. You’ll never have to worry about this happening as long as you…
Sweepstakes Scam Halted by the FTC
A bogus sweepstakes that duped consumers into paying a “processing fee” to collect “prize money” has been halted by a federal judge at the request of the Federal Trade Commission, the agency reported on Wednesday.…