Expert warns Iowans against refund anticipation loans

If you’re thinking ahead to doing your taxes, beware some great offers that are already in the mail. Debra Moore in the Iowa Attorney General’s consumer protection office says there’s little to gain from Refund Anticipation Loans. Also known as...

Bogus telemarketing pitches

Some Iowans are getting calls from telemarketers who claim they’re raising money for their local police department. Grinnell Police Captain Tim Sittig says as far as he can tell, the calls are legitimate, with a catch. It’s not for the Grinnell Police...