List: Consumer Protection | Curated by Andy Spears

Dec 5, 2024
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Consumer Protection
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My Highest-Earning NewsBreak Story in November was About Taxing GroceriesYes, some states tax groceries — and yes, it’s gross
Dec 5
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Dec 5
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I Told You Dave Wasn’t Very NiceA cartoon bear gets caught with its hand in the honey jar
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Nov 6
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Dear Dave, Maybe STFUYour advice doesn’t make sense (but it does make you money)
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Oct 17
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I Don’t Much Care for DaveThis cartoon bear is kind of an asshole
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Oct 14
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My Highest-Earning NewsBreak Story in September was About Student Loan DebtHigher interest rates mean even MORE crushing debt
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Financial Services Agreements You Can’t CancelRead the fine print . . . or just walk away
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Sep 15
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My Highest-Earning NewsBreak Story in July was About a Rent-to-Own Scam200% markups and contracts you can’t cancel
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Would You Sign Up for a 1000% Interest Rate Loan?Probably not if the true cost was disclosed up front
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It Happened AgainA bit of meta Medium for a Monday
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Pay a Lot to Get Your Own MoneyYou earn the wages, then pay a premium to access them
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A Summer Destination You’ll Soon RegretUsing this tool will get anywhere but where you want to be
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What are You Looking At?Citibank brings in the views
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Jun 18
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Save Money While Growing Your DebtDave just doesn’t make sense
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Jun 13
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My Highest-Earning NewsBreak Story in May was About Financial FraudConsumer news gets some love
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Jun 11
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Give Yourself a Break — with More DebtThe Dave app wants to give you a break by helping you add more debt to your life
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Who is Using Buy Now, Pay Later?A fragile (and growing) audience
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May 23
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SoLo Funds: A Debt Trap StoryA troubled payday predator finds itself in trouble again
May 21
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May 21
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Debt for DinnerThe dark side of an economy not working for working people
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Chime’s “MyPay” Sounds GoodBut if past behavior is any indication . . .
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May 15
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The Buy Now, Pay Later Black HoleConsumers borrow billions in “pay in four” installments
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