4 Ways to Become Your Own Consumer Advocate
News Source : NerdWallet
News Summary
- Consumer advocates say doing so is more important than ever.
- Before taking out a new loan, insurance policy or any other kind of financial product, research the company.
- Read reviews on Google, Trustpilot, Reddit, the Better Business Bureau and other sources.
- Carefully check your financial accounts, and if there is an error or extra fee tacked on, investigate right away, says Christine Hines, senior policy director at the National Association of Consumer Advocates.
- If your concerns are not addressed, Skowronski says it might be time to take your business elsewhere.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, and other government agencies have scaled back their consumer protectionwork in recent months, but there are still steps people can take to keep th [+3610 chars]
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