Education Press Releases
American Financial Benefits Center: FTC's Consumer Protection Actions Can Help Student Loan Borrowers
American Financial Benefits Center (AFBC), a document preparation company, applauds the Federal Trade Commission on its accomplishments in protecting consumers, promoting competition and maximizing resources. The company believes that consumers benefit from the FTC’s work in stopping phony debt collection agencies,…
Ameritech Financial: FTC Settlement With Physical Therapist Staffing Company May Benefit Those Paying Student Loans
Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with a physical therapist staffing company for colluding with other physical therapist staffing companies to fix the compensation paid to its therapists at reduced rates. The FTC alleged that these companies…
Ameritech Financial to Student Loan Borrowers: Don't Fall for Emergency Scam Calls — Follow FTC Advice on How to Handle Them
A woman is out shopping and receives a phone call. The caller claims to be her nephew, who is apparently in Cancun, Mexico, in jail. He says he needs bail immediately. The caller uses an urgent tone, emphasizing what an…
Rebel Athletic and Eastbay Announce Groundbreaking School Partnership
Today two market leaders, Rebel Athletic and Eastbay, announced that they are joining forces to offer a groundbreaking, 360-degree uniform, accessory and equipment solution for all school team sports in the US, including dance and cheerleading. As the exclusive custom…
American Financial Benefits Center Lauds FTC for Investigating Fraudulent Business Selling Faulty Wealth-Building Programs on Amazon
At a time when many college students and recent graduates are turning to the “gig economy” for extra funds or for general employment, fraudulent businesses will periodically attempt to take advantage of people’s need for a side gig. The Federal…
Ameritech Financial Recommends That Consumers Read Up on FTC Reports About Data Breach Scams
In 2017, there were 1,579 data breaches in America, exposing 178 million records, according to Statista. What to do after a data breach can be confusing for consumers, especially if they are concerned about lost money or their personal information…
Ameritech Financial Cautions Student Loan Borrowers Struggling With Repayment to Be Wary of Get-Rich-Quick Schemes: Heed FTC Warnings
The rise of Amazon's Marketplace has made it easier to make supplemental income with relatively little time invested. How much money can be made selling products on Amazon? According to the Sellers Playbook, a series of workshops that offer "secrets"…
San Francisco Global Health Nonprofit Introduces Program Bridging Social Work and Healthcare in Ghana
Child Family Health International (CFHI), a nonprofit organization that has provided transformative global health experiences to over 10,000 participants since 1992, today announced the launch of a new program in Ghana, increasing the organization’s scope to over 40 Global Health…
Ameritech Financial to Student Loan Borrowers: Heed the FTC Warning to Avoid Celebrity Scammers
A favorite singer/actor/comedian has just reached out on social media — what should one do? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in a recent warning, cautioned people to slow down and make sure that the “celebrity” is who they say they are.…
Ameritech Financial Warns Student Loan Borrowers of Government Imposter Scams and Encourages Individuals to Heed FTC Advice for Spotting Them
The phone rings and the person on the other line says that they're from the IRS and are calling to investigate back taxes owed. Or maybe they say they're from a different agency and that they have a warrant for…
American Financial Benefits Center: Dealing With Natural Disasters and Student Loans
Natural disasters are devastating and usually destroy anything that wasn’t built to withstand them. Sometimes even “disaster-proof” buildings aren’t safe. Surviving the effects of a natural disaster and rebuilding after the danger is gone takes time, energy and resources that…
Future in Sight Grows Team With New Director of Education, Announces Partnership With University of Massachusetts Boston
Future In Sight, a New Hampshire-based nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children and adults who are blind or visually impaired through education, training, and support, announced today that Becky Berk, M.Ed. will be joining its team as…
DJ Dental College is the Preferred Institute for BDS Program in North India
Divya Jyoti College of Dental Sciences and Research (DJ Dental College) continues to fashion careers and personalities and provide research avenues in dental sciences since the year 1999. The college has raked in numbers - over 2000 alumni out of…
Schoolze Announces Technology Executive and AI Expert Gaurav Kuchhal as a Member of the Advisory Board
Schoolze, Inc, an education technology company in K-12 school success space, announces Gaurav Kuchhal, an advisory board member. Kuchhal is a silicon-valley technology executive and currently Chief Product Officer of Alan, a Voice AI startup. Previously, as the Managing Director…
Ameritech Financial Cautions Individuals to Be Safe From Scams, Suggests FTC as Resource for Tips on How
There’s an abundance of people and groups out there willing to stoop to underhanded methods of getting money — even one person willing to do so is too many. Scams come in many forms, but the scammer's goal is ultimately to…
Ameritech Financial Advises Consumers to Learn About Gas Pump Skimming Scams, Recommends FTC as Resource
Many Americans go to the gas station that’s cheapest or most convenient for them. They may not be thinking about how thieves could be secretly stealing their debit card information while they fill up. All it takes is a skimming…
American Financial Benefits Center: Trust the FTC's Advice Regarding Work-From-Home Opportunities
Work-from-home opportunities appeal to many people for different reasons but for those who may be struggling to make ends meet, they sound too good to be true — and too good to pass up. Claiming to offer high pay for limited,…
Ameritech Financial Takes Lead From FTC Action to Aid Consumers in Tough Gig Economy and Assists Student Loan Borrowers
Millennials face a variety of challenges in today’s economy. It can be difficult to establish a solid lifestyle when there is insufficient income, underemployment, and high student loan debt. Many people are embracing the gig economy to earn a side…
Erie Data Systems Releases CaptionSeek, a Video Search Engine for the Deaf
Erie Data Systems, LLC has announced the release of CaptionSeek, a closed-caption search engine built to assist those who are hard of hearing or deaf in exploring a surplus of accessible, wide-release video content. In an effort to better design a…
ITS Engineering College Offering Full Time MBA Program in Multiple Specializations
ITS Engineering College is taking forward the exceptional education legacy of ITS Education Group with their commitment and efficacy. The engineering college has a proven record, being the recipient of Best Industry Interface Award January 2016, National Education Excellence Award…