Consumer Protection for Armed Forces

Consumer Protection for Armed Forces

The demands and sacrifices of the armed forces place unique financial challenges on military members, veterans, and their families. As a result, July has been designated Military Consumer Protection Month. Military Consumer Protection refers to the set of laws, regulations, and initiatives that aim to protect military service members and their families from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices by businesses and financial institutions. Resources for consumers to help ensure you're safe from scams and fraud. The Need for Consumer…

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Creating Financial Stability During the Pandemic

Creating Financial Stability During the Pandemic

While parts of the country are reopening and working on recovering economically, personal financial recovery seems much harder for many people. Below are tips for managing student debt and mortgages to help you get back on track. Benefits of Shopping Secondhand Student Loans Assistance Through the CARES act, the principal and interest payment on all federally held student loans was suspended through Sept. 1, 2023. These suspended payments count towards any loan forgiveness programs, provided that all other payments…

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