List: Consumer Protection | Curated by Andy Spears

Feb 7, 2025
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Consumer Protection
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My Highest-Earning NewsBreak Story in January was About Illegal Debt CollectionYes, even if you owe the debt, you have rights
Feb 7
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Feb 7
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If You Like Throwing Money in the Fire, Dave is the App for YouCash advance app burns through bank accounts
Dec 27, 2024
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Dec 27, 2024
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That Walmart Delivery Could Mean a Lump of Coal for the DriverA not-so-cheery holiday tale
Dec 24, 2024
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Dec 24, 2024
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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, 2024
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Dec 5, 2024
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I Told You Dave Wasn’t Very NiceA cartoon bear gets caught with its hand in the honey jar
Nov 6, 2024
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Nov 6, 2024
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Dear Dave, Maybe STFUYour advice doesn’t make sense (but it does make you money)
Oct 17, 2024
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Oct 17, 2024
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I Don’t Much Care for DaveThis cartoon bear is kind of an asshole
Oct 14, 2024
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Oct 14, 2024
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My Highest-Earning NewsBreak Story in September was About Student Loan DebtHigher interest rates mean even MORE crushing debt
Oct 3, 2024
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Oct 3, 2024
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Financial Services Agreements You Can’t CancelRead the fine print . . . or just walk away
Sep 15, 2024
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Sep 15, 2024
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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
Aug 3, 2024
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Aug 3, 2024
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Would You Sign Up for a 1000% Interest Rate Loan?Probably not if the true cost was disclosed up front
Jul 7, 2024
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Jul 7, 2024
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It Happened AgainA bit of meta Medium for a Monday
Jul 1, 2024
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Jul 1, 2024
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Pay a Lot to Get Your Own MoneyYou earn the wages, then pay a premium to access them
Jun 24, 2024
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Jun 24, 2024
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A Summer Destination You’ll Soon RegretUsing this tool will get anywhere but where you want to be
Jun 20, 2024
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Jun 20, 2024
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What are You Looking At?Citibank brings in the views
Jun 18, 2024
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Jun 18, 2024
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Save Money While Growing Your DebtDave just doesn’t make sense
Jun 13, 2024
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Jun 13, 2024
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My Highest-Earning NewsBreak Story in May was About Financial FraudConsumer news gets some love
Jun 11, 2024
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Jun 11, 2024
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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
May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024
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Who is Using Buy Now, Pay Later?A fragile (and growing) audience
May 23, 2024
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May 23, 2024
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SoLo Funds: A Debt Trap StoryA troubled payday predator finds itself in trouble again
May 21, 2024
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May 21, 2024
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