Other LanguagesThe noted Greek author Diogenes Laertius once famously said "The foundation of every state is the education of its youth." In uncertain and perilous times like these, this quote rings especaially true. As every individual's period of youth turns into young adulthood, it is important that they have been educated on the roles of a consumer and the realities of consumer exploitation.
The noted Greek author Diogenes Laertius once famously said "The foundation of every state is the education of its youth." In uncertain and perilous times like these, this quote rings especaially true. As every individual's period of youth turns into young adulthood, it is important that they have been educated on the roles of a consumer and the realities of consumer exploitation.
It's important to read the fine print when shopping for event tickets.
"Consumers didn’t realize that, in the fine print of its contract, DISH Network had given itself permission to make automatic debits or charges to their credit cards."
Last week, Rob McKenna announced a $6 million settlement with Dish Network for alleged "deceptive and unfair sales practices." You can read more here.
"Consumers didn’t realize that, in the fine print of its contract, DISH Network had given itself permission to make automatic debits or charges to their credit cards."
Last week, Rob McKenna announced a $6 million settlement with Dish Network for alleged "deceptive and unfair sales practices." You can read more here.
"Consumers didn’t realize that, in the fine print of its contract, DISH Network had given itself permission to make automatic debits or charges to their credit cards."
Last week, Rob McKenna announced a $6 million settlement with Dish Network for alleged "deceptive and unfair sales practices." You can read more here.
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Before you head down to your local drugstore for those wonder drugs promising the quick fix to complicated circulatory ailments such as cholesterol buildup, here's a little news to keep in mind.
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If you read All Consuming regularly, you’re familiar with the concept of a credit score and how it can make a difference when you need a loan, want to open a credit account or need to rent an apartment. But have you heard about your “identity score”? I hadn’t either, until I read this article by SmartMoney:
If you read All Consuming regularly, you’re familiar with the concept of a credit score and how it can make a difference when you need a loan, want to open a credit account or need to rent an apartment. But have you heard about your “identity score”? I hadn’t either, until I read this article by SmartMoney:
If you can’t keep up with your mortgage payments and are concerned about foreclosure, you can obtain free help. The Urban League has teamed up with the state Department of Financial Institutions and other organizations to provide three workshops this month in the Puget Sound.
All Consuming has an interesting niche. We’re a government blog. We’re a consumer blog. We’re a chameleon, of sorts. A horse of many colors. A wearer of multiple hats. A proud manipulator/abuser of clichés …
Anyway, we received a nice mention in this month’s Washington State Bar News because we’re also a law blog ...
A Tacoma debt-repair company was shut down this week by the Federal Trade Commission for preying on financially strapped consumers. ... Read the full post for tips to spot a debt-repair scam and where to find legitimate help.
A Tacoma debt-repair company was shut down this week by the Federal Trade Commission for preying on financially strapped consumers. ... Read the full post for tips to spot a debt-repair scam and where to find legitimate help.