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Consumer Protection and Complaints
Car Recalls
(Separate Website)
Find out if a car or child safety seat has been recalled for safety problems.
By: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Leasing a Vehicle
(Separate Website)
Things to consider if you're thinking about leasing a vehicle.
By: Federal Reserve Board
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Oregon's "Lemon Law" - Protection for New Car Buyers
(Separate Website)
This law gives purchasers of new cars with major defects the right to receive a new vehicle or a refund.
By: Oregon Attorney General
Used Car Prices
Lists of standard values of used cars.
By: Kelley Blue Book & Edmunds
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Avoiding Home Equity Scams
(Separate Website)
Information about common loan scams that could result in your losing your home.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Avoiding Predatory Lenders
(Separate Website)
Suggestions to help you get a fair loan at reasonable rates.
By: AARP
Buying a Home
(Separate Website)
Frequently aksed questions about the steps involved in buying a home.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Foreclosure
(Separate Website)
A foreclosure is a procedure to remove a person's rights to own and possess real property, including a house. Find out more here.
By: Oregon State Bar
Home Buying Guide
(Separate Website)
Information about buying a home. Other guides available on this website inclue: Borrowing Basics, Mortgage Guide, and Credit Guide.
By: Fannie Mae Foundation
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Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
Home Equity Loans: 3 Day Cancellation Rule
(Separate Website)
When you apply for a personal loan and use your home to guarantee repayment, a federal credit law gives you three days to reconsider a signed credit agreement and cancel the deal without penalty. Learn more here.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Home Equity Loans: Borrowers Beware!
(Separate Website)
How to protect yourself against losing your home to abusive lending practices.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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How to Avoid Being a Victim of Construction Fraud
(Separate Website)
Tips for avoiding repair and home improvement problems.
By: Construction Contractors Board
How to Avoid Foreclosure
(Separate Website)
Steps you can take to avoid foreclosure.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Looking for the Best Mortgage
(Separate Website)
Basic information about how to get the best mortgage for your situation.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Reverse Mortgages
(Separate Website)
Information about the most common reverse mortgage plans and the benefits and drawbacks of each plan.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Bankruptcy Court - Contact Information
The Oregon Bankruptcy Court can send you a packet of information including advice on how to get forms, and instructions for filing. Get recorded information at: Portland: (503) 326-2231, ext. 0, Eugene: (541) 465-6448, ext. 0.
By: Federal Bankruptcy Court
Consumer Complaint Form
(Separate Website)
How to file a consumer complaint with the State of Oregon.
By: Oregon Department of Justice
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Earned Income Tax Credit
(Separate Website)
This federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families reduces the amount of federal taxes you owe and can result in a refund.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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Earned Income Tax Credit in Oregon
(Separate Website)
Information about the Oregon and federal tax credits and Oregon's Working Family Child Care Credit.
By: United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
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Free Tax Help - Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas Counties
(Separate Website)
Tax-Aide is a volunteer program sponsored by AARP, IRS and the Oregon Department of Revenue to help elderly, low-income, non-English speaking, and disabled taxpayers prepare state and federal tax returns.
By: United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
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