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Mitch PerryAugust 23, 2016

As Congressman Vern Buchanan waits to learn which Democrat he’ll face in November, he called today on Congress to help protect seniors against the growing number of financial scams, saying nearly one in five Americans over 65 will be victimized by fraud. The Longboat Key Republican has co-authored the Seniors Fraud Prevention Act, which would direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) […]

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 […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 12, 2015

More than 13 million people were the victims of identity theft in 2013 according to Javelin Strategy and Research. And that number is on the rise. In 2012 it was 12.6 million, up one million people from 2011 and more than two million from 2010. That means an American becomes the victim of identity theft […]

Tag: Federal Trade Commission

Vern Buchanan pushes bipartisan bill that would crack down on financial scamming of seniors

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

Janelle Irwin: Thieves stole my ID, and it sucks