Posts Tagged Iowa Attorney General
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Last month’s warm weather was welcomed by all! If you are looking for something fun to do, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is for you! RSVP is a federally administered program for persons over the age of 55 years. Pe...
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Take the Scare Out of Auto Repair!
By Tom Miller Iowa Attorney General Car-repair complaints always rank high in Iowa, even though most repair shops treat customers fairly. The most common complaints are that a repair shop charged more than the estimate, or that it did work the customer didn't authorize. Today's cars are computer...
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Tips for Reducing Gasoline Use
By Tom Miller Iowa Attorney General The Attorney General's Office suggests several tips for reducing gasoline consumption -- and thus reducing demand and market pressure for higher gasoline prices: • Check your owner's manual to find out what octane your engine needs, then buy it. Resist t...
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On The Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter If I give you a check for $8.25 will you agree to send me $14.99 monthly? Recently a company called “Collections Etc.” sent a check to a woman that on the outside of the envelope read “check enclosed not a rebate.” Small print ...
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On The Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter April is here – thank heaven! It also brings the deadline for filing your income taxes. My warning this month is on refund anticipation loans. The Iowa Attorney General also warns us about paying up to 140% interest on a refund loa...
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On The Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter One of the items the Iowa Attorney General’s Office advised consumers about was to be on the watch for hidden fees connected to credit cards and also to be aware of “add on” items such as credit card protection plans and insuranc...
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The National “Do Not Call” List – How to register – and how to complain if you are still called
Consumers can expect fewer calls within 31 days of signing up for the registry. By Tom Miller Iowa Attorney General People report that the federal "Do Not Call" registry has sharply reduced unwanted commercial telemarketing calls. It’s quick, it’s free - and you can still sign up. More th...
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On The Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Mark December 3rd on your calendar as Senior Voice will be having the Christmas program at the Starlite Building at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Members of the Senior Volunteer Program of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office and ...
