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Dec 02, 2021 Changes are coming to the Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Affordable Connectivity Program to replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program in 2022
Congress recently created the Affordable Connectivity Program, a
Nov 30, 2021 Lo que debe saber acerca de la nueva regla del CFPB sobre el cobro de deudas
Los cobradores de deuda ahora pueden comunicarse con usted por texto y redes sociales.
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Nov 18, 2021 Here's what you should know about the CFPB's new debt collection rule
Debt collectors can soon contact you by text and through social media.
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Oct 28, 2021 Changes announced to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Thousands of previously ineligible borrowers may see their debt forgiven under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program overhaul.
The Department
Sep 23, 2021 The FCC must protect consumers from unwanted telemarketing and debt collection voicemails
Americans are fed up with robocalls and telemarketing messages. In 2020, the Federal Trade Commission received 2.8 million complaints about robocalls. Voicemail
Sep 08, 2021 Register Now: Help your community distinguish between COVID-19 vaccine fact and fiction
Register now for Consumer Action's free Sept. 19 webinar.
Recognizing that getting enough people vaccinated to achieve herd immunity is
Aug 25, 2021 Using QR codes could put your data and your privacy at risk
Since the pandemic, many restaurants and large retailers are using QR codes (mobile links) to connect customers to &ldquo
Aug 11, 2021 How and where to apply for emergency rental dollars
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With a new eviction moratorium in place
Aug 11, 2021 Cómo y dónde solicitar ayuda de emergencia para pagar el alquiler
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La nueva moratoria contra desalojos que protege a la
Jul 14, 2021 Lo que debe saber sobre el pago mensual del crédito tributario por hijos
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A partir del 15 de julio serán enviados
Jul 01, 2021 Sin sorpresas: Gran alivio para pacientes y consumidores se espera de ley contra facturas médicas inesperadas (No Surprises Act)
La ley federal contra facturas médicas inesperadas o "facturas sorpresa" (No Surprises Act) protege a pacientes
Jun 23, 2021 The No Surprises Act likely a big win for patients and consumers
The No Surprises Act protects patients against surprise medical bills arising out of certain out-of-network emergency care and provides payment
Jun 07, 2021 Help fix the U.S. Postal Service by emailing Congress
Did you know that in 2006, Congress passed a law that changed the fate of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)?
Jun 02, 2021 Medicare savings programs can help you pay for Medicare costs
If you or someone you know on Medicare is having trouble paying for healthcare costs, there may be ways to
May 07, 2021 Descuento de $50 mensuales para servicio de internet
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Las familias y consumidores individuales que enfrentan dificultades para pagar el servicio