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You did everything right in purchasing your used car from a dealer. Despite this, before long, you start experiencing problems. First, it’s a check engine light, then next, it’s overheating, leaking fluids, or you hear a knocking noise from the engine. Your next steps at this point are critical if you want the dealer to make things right.

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Our comic offers tips and insights for purchasing a used car with confidence.

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Consumers of medical and mental health care who look to medical credit cards with the hope of expanding their ability to access care are too often trapped by predatory practices.

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Your check is the real deal.

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With payments resuming for millions of student borrowers, NOW is the time to take action and be ready for repayment.

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Scams are tricky. They are always adapting to take advantage and exploit, causing real harm to individuals and families. The more we know, the safer we can keep ourselves, our families, and our communities.

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Home ownership is critical to building intergenerational wealth, financial stability, and security, and OCJ believes it should be attainable for all families in Oregon.

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A victory for those who pay with cash! Starting this summer, Oregonians can no longer be turned away for using cash to pay for products or services.

 A woman in a blue dress handing cash to another person, smiling. Read the article

Your check really is in the mail.

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