Oct. 16, 2023 Salem – Community Bank Week is Oct. 16-20 and the week honors local banks and their employees for their economic and civic contributions in communities across the state. Community Bank Week was founded in 2014 by the Community Banks of Oregon …
Oct. 11, 2023 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has revoked the license of Salem-based insurance agent Tricia Klock for committing fraudulent activities, including identity theft, misrepresenting details of insurance policies to her …
Sept. 21, 2023 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) announced today that it has joined a multi-state settlement with Robinhood Financial LLC, which will pay up to $10.2 million in penalties for operational and technical failures that …
Sept. 7, 2023 Salem – There is a lot of excitement and trepidation this time of year as children head back to school, whether it be elementary, middle, or high school, or even to college. As your students head off, now is a good time to review your …
Sept. 5, 2023 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has finalized the rate decisions for 2024 health insurance for the individual and small group markets. The division reviews and approves rates for these markets through a detailed and …
Aug. 31, 2023 Salem –The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is reminding everyone with federal student loans that payments will resume for all borrowers in October, following a pause implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interest accrual …
Investors who purchased retail precious metals from Lear Capital are eligible to receive compensation as a part of Lear’s bankruptcy plan, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation announced today. State securities regulators had been investigating Lear …
Aug. 10, 2023 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has released its inaugural student loan report, shedding light on the intricacies of the state's student loan landscape and the role of the newly established student loan ombuds. …
Aug. 10, 2023 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) continues to fight for consumers and investors with the passage of House Bill 2274, which bolsters the division's enforcement tools in dealing with securities fraud. Oregon …
Aug. 3, 2023 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has announced its second annual Statewide Outreach Sponsorship Program for organizations that engage in financial empowerment work. The program will award sponsorships of $25,000 each …
July 28, 2023 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), the Oregon Attorney General, Oregon Construction Contractors Board, Oregon Department of Human Services, Federal Trade Commission, and AARP Oregon are joining forces on a fraud …
July 10, 2023 Salem – In recognition of July as National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), …
July 5, 2023 Salem – The virtual public hearings for the 2024 requested rates for individual and small group health insurance plans has been rescheduled for August, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services announced today. The hearings are …
June 26, 2023 Salem – Now that summer has arrived and people are hitting the road for vacations, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is reminding Oregonians of safe driving tips and to check with your insurance agent or company to review your …
June 15, 2023 Salem – Scams targeting the elder population are on the rise and today – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – highlights this problem. Financial abuse can happen to anyone at any time, but seniors are often the target. According to estimates …
June 5, 2023 SALEM – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is warning consumers to be wary of an unexpected text or direct message from a stranger – it might be the first step in a “pig butchering" scam. The term pig butchering comes from …
May 18, 2023 Salem – Oregon consumers can get a first look at requested rates for 2024 individual and small group health insurance plans, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) announced today. In the individual market, six …
May 11, 2023 SALEM – The Oregon FAIR Plan Association board of directors recently approved an increase in coverage limits for personal and commercial dwellings in the face of statewide increased wildfire risk and increased housing values and construction …
April 21, 2023 SALEM – Representatives of Oregon's Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) will take part in Oregon Scam Jam 2023 at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in Portland on Tuesday, April 25, to help bring awareness to fraud …
As more people look for alternative ways to save for retirement, self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs) have become increasingly popular. While self-directed IRAs offer investors greater control over their investments, they also come with …
