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Consumer Protection and Complaints
Buying a New Car
(Separate Website)
Information to help you avoid problems when buying a new car.
By: Oregon Attorney General
Buying a Used Car
(Separate Website)
Information about buying a used car.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Car and Child Safety Seat 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
Buying a Home
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked 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 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)
Publications with 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
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Saving Your Home From Foreclosure Information that may help you save your home from foreclosure.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Free Tax Preparation
Resources for free tax preparation help.
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Insurance Commissioner of Oregon
(Separate Website)
Information about insurance and the role of he Oregon State Insurance Commission.
By: State of Oregon
Legal Aid Offices in Oregon
(Separate Website)
Find the legal services provider for your county.
By: Legal Services
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National Consumer Law Center
(Separate Website)
Consumer Law Information
By: National Consumer Law Center
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