Understanding the world of finance can be difficult for just about anyone in this country, but especially so when the rules of the industry are written in a language that you might not be proficient in. For these consumers, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has created a new set of guides aimed at helping them avoid financial devastation. [More]
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CFPB Releases Educational Guides To Help Non-English Speakers Avoid Scams, Understand Financial Issues
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Why Is Comcast Charging Spanish-Speaking Customers The Same Price For Slower Service?
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Cox Outsources 411 To Filipinos
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