NACA in the News: How Reverse Mortgages Backfire in Low-Income, Minority Neighborhoods
Next Avenue How Reverse Mortgages Backfire in Low-Income, Minority Neighborhoods. “‘We live in a world where [reverse mortgages work] for a small group of people,’ says Ira Rheingold, executive director…
Read MoreNACA in the News: Follow This Golden Rule of Credit Cards to Make Them Work for You
Next Advisor Follow This Golden Rule of Credit Cards to Make Them Work For You. “Using a credit card is essentially getting a loan from the bank, says Ira Rheingold,…
Read MoreNACA in the News: How to get a refund or credit on your travel and theme park season passes
ABC 10 How to get a refund or credit on your travel and theme park season passes “Ira Rheingold, executive director for the National Association of Consumer Advocates told us…
Read MoreNACA in the News: It’s getting a lot easier to pay in installments
Marketplace It’s getting a lot easier to pay in installments. “Maurie Backman, who authored the report, said the two most popular reasons were to avoid credit card interest and to…
Read MoreNACA in the News: A new California law is kicking in that will help keep debt collectors at bay
LA Times, A new California law is kicking in that will help keep debt collectors at bay “Christine Hines, legislative director for the National Assn. of Consumer Advocates, predicted at the…
Read MoreNACA in the News: Sports Leagues, Other Cancellations During COVID-19 Crisis: Can You Get Your Money Back?
NBC Connecticut Sports Leagues, Other Cancellations During COVID-19 Crisis: Can You Get Your Money Back? “While he has no connection to this disagreement, consumer attorney Dan Blinn said his phone…
Read MoreNACA in the News: Consumer advocates suggest forgiveness for unpayable utility-bill arrears
S&P Global Consumer advocates suggest forgiveness for unpayable utility-bill arrears “National Association of Consumer Advocates Executive Director Ira Rheingold said utility invoices ‘are not always the first bill that people…
Read MoreNACA in the News: Some Businesses Ask You to Waive Your Right to Sue If You Get COVID; What You Need to Know
NBC Washington Some Businesses Ask You to Waive Your Right to Sue If You Get COVID; What You Need to Know. “But the National Association of Consumer Advocates worries sweeping…
Read MoreNACA in the News: Before You Walk Onto a Car Lot, Beware Yo-Yo Financing
Yakima Herald, Before You Walk Onto a Car Lot, Beware Yo-Yo Financing “‘Basically, they tell you that you’ve got credit [and a deal]. You drive the car home and then they…
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