Recent Posts on Consumer protection

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Franchising is an Attractive Business Opportunity, But Not Without Challenges

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You Say It’s Almost Festivus? Here’s How You Can Air Your Grievances to Federal Agencies

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What is the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and How Does It Protect Consumers from Hazards?

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Why Do Banks Share Your Financial Information and Are They Allowed To?

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Home for the Holidays? Not So Fast…

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Credit Reporting Agencies and You

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What Can You Do After a Data Breach?

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Your Internet Privacy

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Ensuring Balanced Financial Regulation

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Personal Information, Private Companies

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It's 10 PM--Do You Know Where Your Financial Data Is?

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5 Years of Dodd-Frank