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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau just released the 2022 Financial Literacy Annual Report. Click here to check out the report: https://bit.ly/3yG3Sx1. According to the CFPB, the "ultimate goal is to improve the financial literacy of all consumers in America and we are committed to bringing together partners from across sectors to develop and execute a strategy to achieve this outcome."

2022 Financial Literacy Annual Report | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau The 2022 Financial Literacy Annual Report of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is required under Section 1013 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently ordered TMX Finance LLC (Titlemax parent company) to pay a $10 million penalty for unlawful title loans along with overcharging military families. Read more about the agency's order here: https://bit.ly/3Iuefbv.
If you are a member of the military and believe you may have been affected by Titlemax's conduct, please reach out to our firm at (816) 439-8101.

TMX Finance LLC | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau On February 23, 2023, the Bureau issued an order against TitleMax parent company TMX Finance LLC, which extends consumer loans that are secured by the title to the borrower’s car.

Have you ever heard of the American Banking Association? Big banks have done plenty of damage to families across America, but this association focuses on . https://bit.ly/3utUTgN

Consumer Resources Tips and information to help people of all ages make important financial decisions

We’ve posted a lot about the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) lately because we care about our military. So, what is the act and how could it help you or a loved one serving our country? https://bit.ly/3DFoSFK

SCRA: The purpose and history of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act In recent decades, numerous pieces of key legislation have been written and adopted into law that are designed to protect consumers’ rights. One of the

Did you know you can be forced out of your home in Missouri for drugs or criminal activity even if you’ve never been arrested? Learn more about the landlord-tenant laws and responsibilities: https://bit.ly/3up2YDl

Businesses can play some shady games in order to get “their” money (aka YOUR money). These tactics even extend to forcing active-duty military into arbitration even when they know it’s an unreasonable and, thankfully, illegal act: https://bit.ly/3qYLhZl

Arbitration and the Military Lending Act: What to do if you're in the Military and a Business tries to push you into Arbitration Being pushed into arbitration while actively serving in the military can put you into an impossible situation. Not only might you not receive proper

“Housing is absolutely essential to human flourishing. Without stable shelter, it all falls apart.” – Matthew Desmond

Nobody wants to wake up feeling like Ashton Kutcher in “Dude, Where’s My Car?” Thankfully, you’ve got options to fight back against illegal vehicle repos in Missouri: https://bit.ly/3shSMvn

Illegal Vehicular Repossession in Missouri and Kansas: What the Laws Say and How Consumers Can Fight Unlawful Repos The auto-repo industry is notorious for marginal practices and aggressive tactics. When an ordinary individual is behind on car payments, they’re likely

Do you drive a newer Ford Mustang? If you do and your backup camera is acting up, you’re not alone. There’s an active recall right now: https://bit.ly/3yNGMWa

Car Recalls - Recall Check by VIN | Kelley Blue Book Find out if a recall notice was issued for your car at Kelley Blue Book. See the latest recall and safety news along with information on what to do next.

Attention active-duty military members: if you have a high-interest loan you could save THOUSANDS thanks to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: https://bit.ly/3NHEhc9

Interest Caps Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act For active servicemembers of our military, it can be challenging and overwhelming to handle finances at a time when more important priorities take hold in

You deserve the right to buy, drive, and secure your car. Sometimes cars are repossessed when the law should prevent it learn. Know your rights when it comes to protecting your vehicle from those schemes: https://bit.ly/3shSMvn

Illegal Vehicular Repossession in Missouri and Kansas: What the Laws Say and How Consumers Can Fight Unlawful Repos The auto-repo industry is notorious for marginal practices and aggressive tactics. When an ordinary individual is behind on car payments, they’re likely

There’s a lot of BS out there. Companies don’t always have your best interests at heart, so we want to help you navigate it all. This website is a great resource for tips on how to buy, how to respond to handle scams, & more: https://bit.ly/3MoRGoH

Consumer Resources ConsumerAffairs Resources: Get access to our extensive list of consumer resources, federal agencies and national consumer organizations.

We’re all responsible for our debts, but hungry debt collectors can go too far in hunting us down and violating our privacy. Learn how to deal with the debt collectors hunting you: https://bit.ly/3q5hyOF

Defend Your Rights: 4 Ways You Can Fight Back Against Over-Aggressive Debt Collectors Debt collectors account for the majority of complaints made to the Federal Trade Commission every year. In 2017, consumers filed over 9,000 inquiries and

The Library of Congress seems like some nebulous thing, but it’s actually a fantastic resource for people looking to learn, grow, and research ways to navigate the modern world. Check out some of the ways it could help you: https://bit.ly/3Q7zAuD

Research Guides: Doing Consumer Research: A Resource Guide: Internet Sources Consumer research involves finding data on consumer behaviors or preferences, in order to establish a target market segment for products or services. This guide provides links to a wide variety of useful resources for your research.

“Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness.” - James Thurber

Identity fraud is one of the most common and most devastating examples of modern fraud. People can lose MILLIONS because of it. Now, “Synthetic Identity Fraud” is a scheme officials are looking out for. Learn more about the alarming trend: https://bit.ly/3xpTY2D

Thieves Hit on a New Scam: Synthetic Identity Fraud “Your wallet and your purse could be a crime scene any day of the week.”

HIPAA continues to be a hot-button topic as the pandemic continues. But what are your actual rights and how does it work? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3qyYWas

5 Answers to Common HIPAA Questions If you’ve ever obtained medical treatment or even visited your family doctor for a checkup, you’ve probably heard of the Health Insurance Portability and

“May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.” - Peter Marshall
Happy July 4th to you and your family. Celebrate safely!

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act provides several protections for the men and women bravely serving in our military. One key provision: eviction prevention. We wrote about how it works: https://bit.ly/3LHoidn

Eviction Prevention Provisions under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act U.S. Military service members sacrifice a great deal to serve and protect our country and freedoms. These men and women leave their families, put their

If you’re in Kansas City and need short-term housing, there are some great resources out there to keep you on your feet. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NWnN01

Kansas City short term housing and shelter Short term housing in Kansas City is available. The programs can provide shelter, transitional housing, case management services, and other support to low income and homeless families.

Our main focus is protecting consumers against scammers and schemes aimed at stealing your hard-earned money. Check out our blog on signs you’re dealing with a scammer: https://bit.ly/3LGmBOi

Know the Signs: 3 Hints You’re Dealing with a Scammer This statement shouldn’t be a shock to you: Scammers are everywhere. And, as time goes on, people who devote their lives to taking advantage of innocent

“In protecting oneself, others are protected; In protecting others, oneself is protected.” - Lord Gautam Buddha