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Mitch PerryApril 4, 2016

Advocates critical of Debbie Wasserman Schultz stance on payday lenders are amping up their campaign against her. “‘Debt Trap Debbie’ is siding with payday lenders rather than President Obama,” is the message being displayed on two illuminated billboards placed in heavily used traffic routes in Wasserman Schultz’ South Florida congressional district. One billboard will be placed above the […]

Phil AmmannMarch 16, 2016

March is recognized as Credit Education Month. This time of year is dedicated to reminding consumers of the importance of developing the skills needed to manage their finances effectively. Understanding how to build a good credit record, how your credit score is used and how credit can affect your financial life is the foundation of […]

Mitch PerryJuly 8, 2015

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi said in Tampa on Wednesday that U.S. financial giant J.P. Morgan Chase has agreed to a multimillion dollar settlement over its collection and sale of credit-card debt. The bank agreed to pay $4.6 million in restitution to more than 5,000 customers in Florida, with an additional $1.6 million going to […]

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Billboards take Debbie Wasserman Schultz to task on payday loans

Drew J. Breakspear: Good credit is the keystone of financial literacy

Pam Bondi says state reaches multimillion dollar settlement with JPMorgan Chase Bank