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Consumers looking to get their tax refund more quickly should reject quickie tax refund loans offered by many tax preparation services. While it might be tempting to take such a loan as part of a package that includes free tax preparation services, in reality, such loans cost a lot but offer little. In most cases,
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Arizona Opponents of Payday See HB2161 Postponed
On Monday the House Banking and Insurance Committee decided not to discuss and vote on HB2161. The bill apparently will undo regulation on payday loans set to go into effect this year. Consumer advocates from Center for Economic Integrity, Center for Responsible Lending, No More Loan [...]
Arizonans United Against Abuses of Payday Lending
In a No More Loan Sharks press release for January 14, 2010, Arizonans for Responsible Lending and consumer advocates spoke out at the Arizona State Capitol against the abuses of payday lending, and the continued attempts by industry lobbyists to overturn Arizona voters' desire for protection. Viewed [...]
Consumer Alert: Car Dealerships Win CFPA Exemption
Consumer advocates and a Marine Corps legal assistance professional are speaking out against a recent exemption for car dealerships from regulation by the new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). Car debt is an $850 billion loan market largely fueled by dealers' referrals, often targeting the inexperienced, and where [...]
CFA Debt Settlement Tips
Consumer Federation of America (CFA) offers consumers important debt settlement tips. This information is available from CFA in English as well as in Spanish. Also see America Saves on managing debt.
Consumer Alert on Payday Lending and Other Debt Traps
Consumer Federation of America (CFA) offers consumers important information on the risks of repeat short-term loan borrowing, triple-digit interest rates and unfair banking tactics. For more information visit paydayloaninfo.org.
Learn About Project Civil Discourse
Project Civil Discourse is a collaborative initiative of the Arizona Humanities Council. A report of their latest event, a discussion between project partners composed of community organizations, held on December 1st, 2009, is now available. The report, Speaking, Not Shouting: A Community Conversation About Health Care [...]
OCC Reminds Consumers To Read Fine Print on Gift Cards
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recommends that consumers be aware of tricky gift card terms and conditions. Read the OCC Consumer Advisory and additional OCC information.
Terry Goddard Offers Tips to Avoid Fraudulent Holiday Charitable Appeals
The holiday season is fast approaching, a time of year when many Arizonans give back to their communities. To help ensure a rewarding experience, Attorney General Terry Goddard recommends that consumers take the following precautions when making charitable donations...Terry_Goddard_Tips
The Arizona Consumer Newsletter
See the current issue of The Arizona Consumer, a quarterly newsletter for timely consumer news. This issue's topics include: Consumers Misunderstand Gift Cards, When NOT to Use a Debit Card, Telephone and Mail Order Merchandise, Charity Rating Guide, and Charity Guide Chart. Download the Winter 2009 issue.
