Category: Consumer Protection

What Is a Fraud Alert?|Experian Credit 101 Express

Very short video describing what a fraud alert is, the benefits of a fraud alert, and where to place a fraud alert

Attorney vs. Lawyer, what’s the difference?

Defines what an attorney and what a lawyer is. Also looks at international variants of attorneys and lawyers, the solicitor and the barrister.

Top 5 questions about hiring an attorney

Offers advice when hiring an attorney

Predatory Loans

Looks at some of the dark stories that arise with predatory lending

Example of Predatory Lending

Shows the behaviors of a predatory lender. For an example of good lending practices, see the following video provided by Idaho Legal Aid Services

How to Use A Pawn Shop – TUTORIAL

Describes the process of obtaining a loan from a pawn shop

Pawn Shops are Not All Fun and Games

Offers a cautionary tale about getting a loan from a pawn shop

Power of Attorney

Notarized document to act on your behalf for a certain amount of time. This can be very beneficial, however, you must be very careful who you choose because whatever they do you are held responsible. This can include banking, real estate, investment, retirement, etc…

What is a conservatorship?

Explains who a conservator and the types of conservatorship: voluntary and involuntary, conservator of the estate and conservator of the person. Describes the conservatorship proceedings

What Is A Conservatorship?

Describes what a conservatorship is and the rules pertaining to conservatorship