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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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Here are some elements of the current Republican health plan that might directly affect your wallet.
What GOP Health Care Means for Your Wallet
Will you be better or worse off if Republicans pass their versio... read more

March 14, 2017

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There are other reasons, but the era of the student loan began with the launch of Sputnik.
How Did Student Loan Debt Reach $1.4 Trillion? Blame Russia (Sort Of)
American consumers owe mountains of debt, but one of these mounta... read more

March 10, 2017

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If you want to make the most of rising interest rates, here's your game plan.
The Fed Just Teased a Rate Hike. Will Savings Rates Finally Improve?
Interest rates are likely going up again, and soon, Federal Reser... read more

February 14, 2017

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RD Legal, a settlement advancement company, has been accused of pushing expensive products on NFL concussion victims, as well.
CFPB Sues Firm for Allegedly Scamming 9/11 First Responders
A firm accused of scamming 9/11 first responders and former NFL ... read more

February 7, 2017

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How to Protect Your Money Under Trump’s Financial Regulation Changes
An executive memorandum signed by President Donald Trump on Feb. ... read more

February 7, 2017

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Despite the switch to chip cards, identity theft soared in 2016.
Identity Theft Hit an All-Time High in 2016
Despite years of battling by the financial industry and a massive... read more

February 1, 2017

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