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March 25, 2024 at 1:03 PM

Don't miss out on student loan forgiveness

If you’re a student loan borrower—or know someone who is—they may be able to reduce what they owe, or even see their loan forgiven.The U.S. Department of Education (ED) will be giving student loan borrower…

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March 21, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Last Call: Join us for Consumer Advocacy Week 2024

Have your say when you join us to meet virtually with members of Congress and their staff this April for Consumer Advocacy Week. Consumer Advocacy Week—April 15 through April 19—will kick off with an onlin…

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March 18, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Join us for Consumer Advocacy Week 2024. Register now!

Have your say when you join us to meet virtually with members of Congress and their staff this April for Consumer Advocacy Week. Consumer Advocacy Week—April 15 through April 19—will kick off with an onlin…

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March 11, 2024 at 1:03 PM

You’re invited to Consumer Advocacy Week 2024. Register now!

Join us virtually to meet with members of Congress and their staff this April for Consumer Advocacy Week. Consumer Advocacy Week—April 15 through April 19—will kick off with an online training session on A…

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March 6, 2024 at 2:02 PM

You’re invited to Consumer Advocacy Week 2024. Register now!

Join us virtually to meet with members of Congress and their staff this April for Consumer Advocacy Week. Consumer Advocacy Week—April 15 through April 19—will kick off with an online training session on A…

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February 27, 2024 at 2:03 PM

File your taxes for free with the IRS

Have you heard? The IRS is launching a new service—Direct File—where consumers can file their federal income taxes for free.  Direct File is a simple system for simple tax returns that will be filed online…

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February 13, 2024 at 4:07 PM

Don’t miss out on the chance to receive student loan forgiveness

If you’re a student loan borrower, you may be able to reduce what you owe—or even see your loan forgiven.The U.S. Department of Education (ED) will be giving student loan borrowers credit for payments unde…

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January 30, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Don't Disconnect the Internet! Save the ACP

One in six households are about to learn that funding for their affordable internet service is expected to run out in April. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has helped nearly 23 million low-incom…

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September 15, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Scam Gram: Fall funny business

A Consumer Action News Alert • Sept. 15, 2023www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newslett…

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September 12, 2023 at 10:57 PM

Reminder: There's still time to take our survey

A couple of weeks ago, we emailed you about a survey Consumer Action is conducting about consumers' knowledge of and experiences with smartphone and computer warranties. If you've already taken the su A couple of weeks ago, we emailed you about a survey Consumer Acti…

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September 6, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Apply for the new student debt relief plan and SAVE

Student loan repayment is about to restart. Let's spread the word to help borrowers save. The latest income driven repayment (IDR) plan from the Biden Administration is the Saving on a Valuable Education (…

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September 1, 2023 at 3:12 PM

Consumer Action INSIDER - September 2023

September 2023 • Issue 3, Volume 14 • www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsletter are …

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August 31, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Register for training on helping Gen Z overcome post-pandemic obstacles

Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action will be celebrating its 52nd anniversary on November 2nd with the theme "A Celebration of Service." As part of this special event, we will host a free virtual co Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action will be celebrating its 52nd anniver…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

August 25, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Please take our survey about smartphone/computer warranties

Consumer Action is conducting a survey about consumers' knowledge of and experiences with smartphone and computer warranties. The survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. We would like your inp Consumer Action is conducting a survey about consumers' knowledge …

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August 15, 2023 at 4:03 PM

SCAM GRAM: Liars and robots and dolls. Oh, my!

A Consumer Action News Alert • Aug. 15, 2023www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this news A Consumer Action News Alert • Aug. 15, 2023 www.consumer-action.org We…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

July 28, 2023 at 9:24 PM

Register for training on helping Gen Z overcome post-pandemic obstacles

Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action will be celebrating its 52nd anniversary on November 2nd with the theme "A Celebration of Service." As part of this special event, we will host a free virtual co Dear Community Partner,Consumer Action will be celebrating its 52nd anniver…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

July 18, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Today: Training on debt disparities and economic inequity

Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying for an education without student loans, buying goods without needing financing, and building a retirement nest egg, for example Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying fo…

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July 17, 2023 at 1:05 PM

SCAM GRAM: Keeping your cool in the heat

A Consumer Action News Alert • July 14, 2023www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this news A Consumer Action News Alert • July 14, 2023 www.consumer-action.org We…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

July 12, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Register now for training on debt disparities and economic inequity

Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying for an education without student loans, buying goods without needing financing, and building a retirement nest egg, for example Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying fo…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Today: Webinar on synthetic ID theft

Dear Community Partner,Identity theft and fraud are not new, but synthetic ID theft—or “Frankenstein fraud”—where thieves piece together information from different people to create a new identity, is Dear Community Partner,Identity theft and fraud are not new, but synthetic …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 8:41 PM

Register now for training on debt disparities and economic inequity

Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying for an education without student loans, buying goods without needing financing, and building a retirement nest egg, for example Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying fo…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 3:42 PM

Register now for training on synthetic ID theft

Dear Community Partner,Identity theft and fraud are not new, but synthetic ID theft—or “Frankenstein fraud”—where thieves piece together information from different people to create a new identity, is Dear Community Partner,Identity theft and fraud are not new, but synthetic …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Register now for training on debt disparities and economic inequity

Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying for an education without student loans, buying goods without needing financing, and building a retirement nest egg, for example Dear Community Partner,Wealth can provide countless opportunities—paying fo…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

June 16, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Register now for FICO webinar on credit scores (Tuesday, June 20)

June is National Homeownership Month, and Consumer Action wants you to know about a free webinar being presented by credit-scoring company FICO on Tuesday, June 20, called “Homeownership Credit Empowerment…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 3:12 PM

SCAM GRAM: The fraud days of summer

A Consumer Action News Alert • June 15, 2023www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this news A Consumer Action News Alert • June 15, 2023 www.consumer-action.org We…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

June 13, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Today: Training on options for getting a handle on debt

Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods outpacing wages, many consumers are finding it harder to keep up with their credit card, auto loan and mortgage payments. As a r Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods out…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

June 12, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Register now for training on synthetic ID theft

Dear Community Partner,Identity theft and fraud are not new, but synthetic ID theft—or “Frankenstein fraud”—where thieves piece together information from different people to create a new identity, is Dear Community Partner,Identity theft and fraud are not new, but synthetic …

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

June 8, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Save the date for our 2023 anniversary events

You have received this message because you have subscribed to a mailing list of Consumer Action. If you do not wish to receive periodic emails from this source, please click below to unsubscribe.Click You have received this message because you have subscribed to a mailing list of Consumer A…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

June 2, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Register now for training on options for getting a handle on debt

Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods outpacing wages, many consumers are finding it harder to keep up with their credit card, auto loan and mortgage payments. As a r Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods out…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Today's Webinar: Alternatives to Student Loans (not too late to register)

Dear Community Partner,Most college students from low- and moderate-income households look to Pell Grants and student loans to cover the costs of attending college. However, there are alternatives to Dear Community Partner,Most college students from low- and moderate-income …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 5:25 PM

Register for our "Alternatives to Student Loans" webinar

Dear Community Partner,Most college students from low- and moderate-income households look to Pell Grants and student loans to cover the costs of attending college. However, there are alternatives to Dear Community Partner,Most college students from low- and moderate-income …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Register now for training on options for getting a handle on debt

Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods outpacing wages, many consumers are finding it harder to keep up with their credit card, auto loan and mortgage payments. As a r Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods out…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 23, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Webinar Today: ABCs of Wealth-Building (train-the-trainer)

Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, May 23, when John Moses, deputy director of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA), and Jackie La Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, May 23, when John Moses, dep…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 19, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Register now for training on alternatives to student loans

Dear Community Partner,Most college students from low- and moderate-income households look to Pell Grants and student loans to cover the costs of attending college. However, there are alternatives to Dear Community Partner,Most college students from low- and moderate-income …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 16, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Register for the ABCs of Wealth-Building train-the-trainer webinar

Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, May 23, when John Moses, deputy director of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA), and Jackie La Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, May 23, when John Moses, dep…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 4:04 PM

SCAM GRAM: April showers brought more than flowers

A Consumer Action News Alert • May 12, 2023www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this newsl A Consumer Action News Alert • May 12, 2023 www.consumer-action.org We …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 12, 2023 at 8:54 PM

Register now for training on options for getting a handle on debt

Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods outpacing wages, many consumers are finding it harder to keep up with their credit card, auto loan and mortgage payments. As a r Dear Community Partner,With interest rates rising and the cost of goods out…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 9, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Today: Training on what every advocate should know about student loans

Dear Community Partner,Student loans are one of the primary ways to fund an education, yet this debt can often have a detrimental effect on the borrower’s finances for the long term.Join Consumer Acti Dear Community Partner,Student loans are one of the primary ways to fund an…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Register now for training on what every advocate should know about student loans

Dear Community Partner,Student loans are one of the primary ways to fund an education, yet this debt can often have a detrimental effect on the borrower’s finances for the long term.Join Consumer Acti Dear Community Partner,Student loans are one of the primary ways to fund an…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Register now for training on what every advocate should know about student loans

Dear Community Partner,Student loans are one of the primary ways to fund an education, yet this debt can often have a detrimental effect on the borrower’s finances for the long term.Join Consumer Acti Dear Community Partner,Student loans are one of the primary ways to fund an…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

April 25, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Register for today's webinar: Empowering Financial Wellness: Investing in yourself

Dear Community Partner,When consumers invest in themselves, they are putting in the effort to make their lives better—today and in the future. This includes focusing on actions that will enable them t Dear Community Partner,When consumers invest in themselves, they are puttin…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

April 21, 2023 at 5:12 PM

Please take our short survey about our CCPA education materials

Consumer Action is conducting a very short survey to find out how many consumers and community-based organizations have read our publications on the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), watched the Consumer Action is conducting a very short survey to find out how …

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 12:00 PM

New video: Stay informed with PRC’s Data Breach Chronology Dashboard

Dear Community Partner:Consumer Action teamed up with the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC) to create a new video about its new Data Breach Chronology Dashboard. The new tool is designed to help advo Dear Community Partner:Consumer Action teamed up with the Privacy Rights Cl…

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  Consumer Action · [email protected]

April 17, 2023 at 1:01 PM

SCAM GRAM: Scammers keeping pace with the times

A Consumer Action News Alert • April 14, 2023www.consumer-action.orgWe always warn consumers to be careful about the links in emails they receive. We want you to know that all links (URLs) in this new A Consumer Action News Alert • April 14, 2023 www.consumer-action.org W…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

April 14, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Register now for training on what every advocate should know about student loans

Dear Community Partner,Student loans are one of the primary ways to fund an education, yet this debt can often have a detrimental effect on the borrower’s finances for the long term.Join Consumer Acti Dear Community Partner,Student loans are one of the primary ways to fund an…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Register for a train-the-trainer webinar: Empowering Financial Wellness: Investing in yourself

Dear Community Partner,When consumers invest in themselves, they are putting in the effort to make their lives better—today and in the future. This includes focusing on actions that will enable them t Dear Community Partner,When consumers invest in themselves, they are puttin…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

April 7, 2023 at 4:42 PM

New video about in-language tools from the CFPB for community educators and advocates

Dear Community Partner:Consumer Action has for decades made free multilingual publications and services available to consumers and to our network of community-based organizations. We are always glad t Dear Community Partner:Consumer Action has for decades made free multilingu…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 6:37 PM

Register for a train-the-trainer webinar: Empowering Financial Wellness: Investing in yourself

Dear Community Partner,When consumers invest in themselves, they are putting in the effort to make their lives better—today and in the future. This includes focusing on actions that will enable them t Dear Community Partner,When consumers invest in themselves, they are puttin…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

March 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Today's Women and money webinar - Last chance to register

Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, March 28, when Kathryn Tuggle, chief content officer and editor-in-chief at HerMoney and co-author of the book "How to Money," gives a presentation on empowe Dear Community Partner,Join us on Tuesday, March 28, when Kathryn Tuggle, c…

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  Linda Williams · [email protected]

March 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM

New Video: Generational wealth & wisdom—lessons from Madam C.J.

Dear Community Partner:March is Women's History Month, and what better time to turn to our nation's first female self-made millionaire—Madam C.J. Walker—for wealth-building wisdom that we can share wi Dear Community Partner:March is Women's History Month, and what better time…

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