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No health insurance or limited coverage--negotiate with your health care providers. You can negotiate the cost of almost all medical services, and often receive discounts between 10-50%. Let your health care provider know you are self-pay and ask if the price can be adjusted. Click here for more.
Toyota Probe Finds No Electronic Flaws
One to two years ago, Toyota recalled eight million vehicles in 2008 and 2009 after numerous complaints of unwanted vehicle acceleration. Toyota's image was severely damaged. In addition to a damaged reputation, Toyota paid nearly $50 in fines to settle with the NHTSA. The Department of Transportation opened an investigation in to whether there was problem with the vehicle's electronic controls. According to a report released yesterday, the Department of Transportation found no electronic flaws in the Toyota systems. Although the report is a win for Toyota, will the company ever repair its tarnished image? Click here for more.
CFPB Website Goes Live
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new Web site, consumerfinance.gov, is up and running. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants your input. What do you want the Bureau to focus on? Let them know! While you're there, learn more about the Bureau or just check out the vast consumer resources. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Bank can be sued for deceptive foreclosure. A California Court of Appeal held that a bank may be liable for foreclosing on a home after allegedly promising to modify a mortgage in order get the homeowner to forgo the protections of bankruptcy. Click here for more.