Bob Sullivan

Bob Sullivan

Bob Sullivan is author of the New York Times best-sellers Gotcha Capitalism and Stop Getting Ripped Off. His stories have appeared in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and hundreds of other publications. He has appeared as a consumer advocate and technology expert numerous times on NBC's TODAY show, NBC Nightly News, CNBC, NPR's Marketplace, Terry Gross' Fresh Air, and various other radio and TV outlets. He helped start MSNBC.com and wrote there for nearly 20 years, most of it penning the consumer advocacy column The Red Tape Chronicles. See more at www.bobsullivan.net. Follow Bob Sullivan on Facebook or Twitter.

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How to Get a Loan for a Used Car From a Private Seller
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How to Get a Loan for a Used Car From a Private Seller

Can you get a loan for a used car if you're buying it from a private seller? The answer might surprise you.

Bob Sullivan

The Most Common Car Repairs You Have to Make
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The Most Common Car Repairs You Have to Make

Major auto repairs can hit your wallet hard. Find out about common car repairs, what they cost and how you can prepare for them.

Bob Sullivan

Can an Overdrawn Bank Account Be Sent to Collections?
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Can an Overdrawn Bank Account Be Sent to Collections?

Can an overdrawn bank account be sent to collections? The answer is yes. Find out why and what you can do about it.

Bob Sullivan

Why Do People Rent?
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Why Do People Rent?

Over the years, more people have been choosing to rent than buy. Click here to learn why people are deciding to rent.

Bob Sullivan

Millennials Spend a Large Percent of Income on Rent
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Millennials Spend a Large Percent of Income on Rent

Millennials Spend a Large Percent of Income on Rent

Bob Sullivan

Sick of Overdraft Fees? There’s an App for That
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Sick of Overdraft Fees? There’s an App for That

Use these four apps to stop paying the price with overdraft fees.

Bob Sullivan

14 Ways to Prevent Fraud on Your Debit & Credit Cards
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14 Ways to Prevent Fraud on Your Debit & Credit Cards

There's no way to make yourself 100% safe from credit card or debit card fraud, but you can build some pretty tall walls. Here's how.

Bob Sullivan