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Consumer News Companion Audio

2013 Issues

Spring 2013

Spring 2013 Consumer News

Banking in a High-Tech World

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Protecting Your Plastic from High-Tech Criminals MP3 (7Mb)
What to Know If Criminals Disrupt a Bank's Internet Services MP3 (2Mb)
Using Technology to Remain Financially Fit MP3 (5Mb)
Contacted By a Debt Collector? Proceed with Caution MP3 (3Mb)
Need Cash Fast? Ask Your Bank MP3 (4Mb)
How to Improve Your Credit History and Pay Less for Loans MP3 (6Mb)
If the Branch You Use Is Closing MP3 (2Mb)
If Your Bank Is Merging MP3 (3Mb)
When a Broker Offers a Bank CD: It Pays to Do Some Research MP3 (8Mb)

Summer 2013

Summer 2013 Consumer News

Financial Tips for Seniors

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15 Quick Tips for Protecting Your Finances MP3 (7Mb)
How Older Adults Can Steer Clear of Scam Artists MP3 (7Mb)
Borrowing From Your Home in Retirement? Carefully Research the Benefits and Risks MP3 (6Mb)
Tips for Seniors Wanting to Help Relatives MP3 (4Mb)
Key Facts About Your FDIC Insurance MP3 (2Mb)
For More Help or Information for Seniors and Families MP3 (5Mb)
Don't Get Taken by Wire Transfer Scams MP3 (6Mb)
New Protections for Consumers Sending Money Abroad MP3 (7Mb)
The Comeback of the Adjustable-Rate Mortgage MP3 (4Mb)
Health Savings Accounts: One Way Some Consumers Can Prepare for Medical Bills MP3 (5Mb)
Struggling With a Student Loan? Ask Your Lender for Help MP3 (3Mb)
Updates and Reminders MP3 (3Mb)

Fall 2013

Fall 2013 Consumer News

More About Mortgages

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New Mortgage Rules Borrowers Should Know About MP3 (1Mb)
Protect Yourself From Mortgage Scams MP3 (8Mb)
For More Information About Mortgages MP3 (1Mb)
Turned Down for a Checking or Savings Account? Now What? MP3 (8Mb)
Tips for Using Financial Institutions’ Social Networking Sites MP3 (5Mb)
Updates and Reminders MP3 (5Mb)
Our 20th Anniversary MP3 (3Mb)

Winter 2013/2014

Winter 2013/2014 Consumer News

Be in Charge of Your Credit Cards

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Be in Charge of Your Credit Cards: Our Latest Tips for Choosing and Using Them MP3 (6Mb)
Avoiding Debt Problems With Credit Cards MP3 (1Mb)
10 Ways to Protect Your Personal Information and Your Money MP3 (12Mb)
Money and Banking Tips for the Tax Season MP3 (10Mb)
Test Your Deposit Insurance IQ MP3 (10Mb)
Do You Owe on a Home Equity Line? Prepare for Rising Payments MP3 (4Mb)
News Briefs MP3 (2Mb)
Last Updated 05/09/2017
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