The DISB Download is a podcast series covering financial services topics impacting D.C. and its residents. The department, known as DISB, regulates financial services businesses in the District. The department’s goal is to protect the interests of District of Columbia consumers from unfair and abusive practices, while providing an equitable business environment for the regulated entities operating in Washington, D.C. To learn more, visit http://disb.dc.gov.
Fraud and identity theft can occur at any age, and in fact, the Federal Trade Commission reports that identity theft victims under 30 account for 27 p...
Just like your annual health check-ups, it's important to evaluate your insurance policies. Do you have enough life insurance? Is your homeowner's pol...
HMOs, PPOs, referrals and specialists - how much do you know about your health insurance? In this podcast, "Health Insurance Explained" a health insur...
The frequent flooding in the D.C. neighborhoods Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park has prompted questions about what's covered under a homeowners policy ve...
The District's Foreclosure Mediation Program has helped many residents avoid foreclosure. In this podcast, DISB talks to Ben Arnold, administrator of ...