Bob Sullivan

Bob Sullivan

Bob Sullivan is author of the New York Times best-sellers Gotcha Capitalism and Stop Getting Ripped Off. His stories have appeared in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and hundreds of other publications. He has appeared as a consumer advocate and technology expert numerous times on NBC's TODAY show, NBC Nightly News, CNBC, NPR's Marketplace, Terry Gross' Fresh Air, and various other radio and TV outlets. He helped start MSNBC.com and wrote there for nearly 20 years, most of it penning the consumer advocacy column The Red Tape Chronicles. See more at www.bobsullivan.net. Follow Bob Sullivan on Facebook or Twitter.

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Will a Trump Presidency Lead to More Predatory Lending?
Miscellaneous

Will a Trump Presidency Lead to More Predatory Lending?

Bank regulations, consumer protections and net neutrality are all up for debate as the Trump administration takes the reins.

Bob Sullivan

What the Fed Rate Hike Means for Your Money in 2017
mortgage

What the Fed Rate Hike Means for Your Money in 2017

Here's what the Fed rate hike of 2016 means for your wallet in the new year.

Bob Sullivan

The Average New Car Loan Payment Is $499
Auto Loans

The Average New Car Loan Payment Is $499

Suddenly slumping auto sales raise plenty of questions about the overall health of the car sales market.

Bob Sullivan

Wilmington, Ohio: How a Small Town in America Is Staging a Comeback
Miscellaneous

Wilmington, Ohio: How a Small Town in America Is Staging a Comeback

Wilmington was a small town struggling with an uncertain future. Here's how it's recovering after DHL pulled out.

Bob Sullivan

Want to Buy & Forgive Debt Like John Oliver? Not So Fast
Managing Debt

Want to Buy & Forgive Debt Like John Oliver? Not So Fast

Want to Buy & Forgive Debt Like John Oliver? Not So Fast

Bob Sullivan

LinkedIn Password Breach Is Bigger Than We Thought
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LinkedIn Password Breach Is Bigger Than We Thought

LinkedIn Password Breach Is Bigger Than We Thought

Bob Sullivan

7 Questions Every Debt Collector Should Be Able to Answer
Managing Debt

7 Questions Every Debt Collector Should Be Able to Answer

Here are 7 questions that can help you spot a debt collector scam.

Bob Sullivan

3 Things to Do Before Calling Back a Debt Collector
Managing Debt

3 Things to Do Before Calling Back a Debt Collector

A debt collector called. What now?

Bob Sullivan

How Much Student Loan Debt Is Too Much?
debt

How Much Student Loan Debt Is Too Much?

Student loan expert Mark Kantrowitz has come up with a formula to asses just how much student loan debt is too much.

Bob Sullivan

Lease or Buy: The Definitive Guide for Car Buyers
Auto Loans

Lease or Buy: The Definitive Guide for Car Buyers

There are some instances where it can make sense to lease a car.

Bob Sullivan