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Beware the "Get Rich Quick" Promise

AARP's consumer advocate helps a couple get their money back from a business guru.

by: Ron Burley, from: AARP, March 18, 2009

The Company: Live Out Loud

The Complaint: Success spiel was mostly talk.

Amount recovered: $15,490

The path to wealth is often elusive. Money guru Loral Langemeier, perhaps best known for her appearances on Dr. Phil, says she can show … Back to Article

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