https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct en-us 2017-06-26 17:45:44 UTC 2017-06-26 18:13:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png corinne_dixon https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470130 Government agencies are put into place in order to make sure that consumers are being treated fairly, are not being misled by companies, and are being protected (Personal Finance, 12).]]> 2017-06-26 17:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470130 corinne_dixon https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470303 This agency protects investors, maintains fair and efficient markets, as well as helps the United States stay wealthy (Personal Finance, 12).]]> 2017-06-26 17:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470303 corinne_dixon https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470452 This agency also protects investors by making sure that things are fair and honest (Personal Finance, 13).]]> 2017-06-26 17:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470452 corinne_dixon https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470519 The CFTC wants to keep markets open and fair in order to protect investors and funds (Personal Finance, 13).]]> 2017-06-26 17:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470519 corinne_dixon https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470633 Since the Great Depression, this agency has been insuring people for up to $250,000 in the banking system (Personal Finance, 13).]]> 2017-06-26 17:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470633 corinne_dixon https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470779 They basically supervise all credit unions and insure the deposits within them (Personal Finance, 13).]]> 2017-06-26 18:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470779 corinne_dixon https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470832 This group works to keep companies from misleading consumers about financial products and requires companies to provide their customers with all necessary information (Personal Finance, 13).]]> 2017-06-26 18:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470832 corinne_dixon https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470958 I am a consumer who just purchased a new credit card.  I thought the deal was good until I was charged a bunch of fees.  The company did not tell me about these fees up front and the only place it says they exist is in extremely tiny print at the bottom of their website.]]> 2017-06-26 18:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177470958 corinne_dixon https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177471268 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau works to help consumers in situations just like that. They will make the company disclose all information and get you a fair deal.]]> 2017-06-26 18:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/corinne_dixon/njawv7dl9pct/wish/177471268