Student Consumer Action Network Blog Posts

2012 Starts with a Win!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

NJPIRG Student Board Chair

Today the President appointed Richard Cordray as the director of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB will rein in the bad business practices of banks, lenders, and credit card companies.

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Renter's Rights Guide

Saturday, March 26, 2011

By | Liz Glynn

Organizing Director

Many of us have had regrettable experiences with landlords and in our renting situations, but we renters have rights too. It’s important to get to know the rights you have in your area. Here’s a breakdown of some things you should know.

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FAILbook Guide

Friday, February 25, 2011

Facebook makes it pretty tough for you to control who gets to see your personal information. This guide will walk you through, step by step, how to adjust your settings to control who can see your information on Facebook.

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Truth about Credit Cards

Thursday, September 2, 2010

By | Caitlin Moran

Rutgers-New Brunswick Campus Organizer

More and more college students are graduating with credit card debt every year. We are working to limit the marketing credit card companies can do on campus and also to provide better credit management information. Here are some important guidelines.

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