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Know what's involved before co-signing a loan

...understand what co-signing involves. Under a Federal Trade Commission rule, creditors are required to give you a notice...The Better Business Bureau, along with the Federal Trade Commission recommends that you consider the following before...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/your-business/2013-04-16/know-whats-i
The three-day 'Cooling Off' rule

...questions like this from consumers who are not sure of their rights regarding cancelling purchases. Under the Federal Trade Commission's Cooling-Off Rule, consumers have three business days to cancel any purchase of $25 or more that was made...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/your-business/2013-04-01/three-day-co
Phony debt collectors may be lurking

...the major credit bureaus. Write a detailed letter and include supporting documents to prove your case. The Federal Trade Commission provides additional resources for reporting errors on their website at www.ftc.gov. Check for identity theft...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/your-business/2013-01-31/phony-debt-c
Appeals court denies St. Joseph's claims about hospital sale

...written by Judge Gerald Tjoflat, cites the conditional wording of documents the hospital and HMA submitted to the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice."The Letter of Intent, coupled with (the hospital board's) representation...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/health/2013-02-01/appeals-court-denies-st-jose
FTC study says 1 in 4 consumers had error in a credit report

The Federal Trade Commission study also said that 5 percent of the consumers identified errors in their reports that could lead to them paying more for mortgages, auto loans or other financial products.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2013-02-11/ftc-study-says-1-4-consume
US Supreme Court rules against Georgia hospital deal

...monopoly in hospital services in Albany, Ga.The Federal Trade Commission tried to block the deal by arguing that it violated...accepted that argument in the end.The case is Federal Trade Commission v. Phoebe Putney Health System, 11-1160.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/crime-courts/2013-02-19/us-supreme-court-rules
Office Depot agrees to buy OfficeMax in stock deal worth about $1.2 billion

...questioned by regulators in the past.In 1997, Staples attempted to buy Office Depot. But the deal was nixed by the Federal Trade Commission due to concerns that the combined company would have too much of a competitive advantage in the marketplace...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2013-02-20/office-depot-agrees-buy-of
Office Depot agrees to buy OfficeMax in $1.2 billion stock deal

...regulators in the past. In 1997, Staples Inc. attempted to buy Office Depot but the deal was nixed by the Federal Trade Commission due to concerns the combined company would have too much of a competitive advantage in the marketplace.Office...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2013-02-20/office-depot-agrees-buy-of
Your Money: Protecting your identity

...Internet.While you probably can't prevent identity theft entirely, the Better Business Bureau, along with the Federal Trade Commission, advise the following precautions to minimize your risks:? Before revealing any personal information, find...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/your-business/2012-07-13/your-money-p
Your Money: Beware of fraudulent credit card protection offers

...to ease such fears by offering credit card protection programs. The Better Business Bureau, along with the Federal Trade Commission, warns that some offers are not worth the money.Credit-card protection offers are popular with fraudulent promoters...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/your-business/2012-07-27/your-money-b