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   Don't Give Away Your Tax Refund - English This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet T-3
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis

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   I plan to file my taxes soon, and I believe I will be receiving a refund...
Being elderly and on a fixed income, I could really use the refund. I heard that if I go to a tax preparer, they may be able to give me my refund on the spot. Is this true and how does it work?
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth  
  
   
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   Abusive and Predatory Lending This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
The Attorney General's Office warns consumers to beware of abusive and predatory lending practices. Offers coming from abusive lenders or brokers may seem like a good deal initially, but they often bring future hardship.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
  
   
   Borrower Beware: The High Cost of Small Loans, Pawn Brokers and Rent-to-Own Stores This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)

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   Home Equity Stripping This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
One result of the poor economy is that the number of foreclosures is growing. Unfortunately, there are people looking to take advantage of homeowners forced into foreclosure.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
  
   
   Instant Tax Refunds and Other Loans This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
As tax return season approaches, some tax preparation companies advertise that they can process "instant" or "fast" tax refunds for their customers.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
  
   
   Payday Loans = Costly Cash (Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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   Poor Credit Means Higher Interest Rates (Separate Website)
How to avoid bad loans.
By: Consumer Action

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   The Truth About Advance-Fee Loan Scams (Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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   Using Credit Wisely After Bankruptcy This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
  
   
   Where do I find information about my consumer/tax problem?
Click on the statement that is closest to your problem and get directed to a fact sheet with information on this topic.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center  

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