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Government Will Investigate Credit Reporting Bureaus
B.T. Ballenger on December 24, 2012
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will review whether consumer complaints about credit report errors are handled properly.
The Credit Reports You Don’t Know About
B.T. Ballenger on December 14, 2012
Experian, TransUnion and Equifax probably sound familiar. But how about DataX, CoreLogic, or the Medical Information Bureau? They might affect your credit, too.
Consumer Agency: Beware Mortgage Deception
B.T. Ballenger on November 22, 2012
The government is warning lenders about misleading seniors and veterans, and consumers to watch out for these signs of trouble.
Consumer Agency: Watch for Loan Scams
B.T. Ballenger on November 5, 2012
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is warning of a common disaster scheme. Be careful seeking contractors after Sandy.
Government Agency Gets Consumers $425 Million Back
B.T. Ballenger on October 24, 2012
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been busy lately. Here’s a round-up of the money they’ve reclaimed for consumers from unfair credit practices.
Got a Credit Report Problem? Let’s Talk
B.T. Ballenger on October 23, 2012
The government can now help settle disputes between you and a credit reporting agency. Here’s what you can complain about, and how.
Credit Cards for Stay-at-Home Spouses
B.T. Ballenger on October 20, 2012
Your stay-at-home husband or wife may soon have better access to credit, if a new proposed rule is adopted.
Consumer Bureau: A Job Creator?
B.T. Ballenger on October 8, 2012
A government crackdown on bad practices in the financial industry is scaring some companies into lawyering up.
Your Credit Score Could be Wrong
B.T. Ballenger on September 26, 2012
The U.S. government says your credit score significantly differs from what lenders see 20 percent of the time.
Discover to Refund $200 Million
B.T. Ballenger on September 25, 2012
Have you purchased Discover credit card protection or credit monitoring since December 2007? You might be getting some money back.
Non-Working Spouses Finally Get Some Credit
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 21, 2012
If you’re a non-working spouse, thanks to the CARD act, getting your own credit card could prove challenging. That might be about to change.
How Many Credit Scores Do You REALLY Have?
B.T. Ballenger on August 29, 2012
You could have as many as 49 different credit scores. And the one you pay for may not be the same as the one a lender uses to judge your creditworthiness.
Payday Loans: Still Popular, Still a Raw Deal
B.T. Ballenger on August 6, 2012
Don’t get stuck in a cycle of debt – avoid loans with interest rates as high as 500 percent.
I Fought the Law and I Won
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 25, 2012
If you’re the victim of credit card fraud, your loss is limited to $50 by federal law. Or is it? Here’s what happened when I turned to government watchdogs to get a simple answer to a simple question.
Top 10 Debit and Credit Card Stories of 2011
LowCards.com on January 13, 2012
It wasn’t the best of times, and it also wasn’t the worst. But it may have been the busiest for your credit and debit cards.
Tips on Filing a Credit Card Complaint
LowCards.com on June 2, 2011
Starting in July, the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will start accepting complaints about deceptive and abusive financial products, from credit cards to payday loans. While you’re waiting, here are three other ways to voice your displeasure.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 9, 2011
In today’s news: Oil prices plummet but gas prices don’t, Honda will sell a car that runs on natural gas, jobs are finally coming back, Congress is spoiling for a fight over consumer protection, and oyster lovers may pay a lot more for their fix.
Will the Government Protect You From Debt Collector Abuse?
Karla Bowsher on March 29, 2011
The Federal Trade Commission’s recently released 2011 annual report paints a grim picture of the current state of debt collection abuse – but has high hopes for a new government agency that will potentially add a new layer of protection for consumers.
5 Ways to Impress Your Kids for Less This Holiday Season
Michael Koretzky on December 9, 2010
When it comes to holiday gifts, you don’t have to blow your budget to wow your children. Here’s some proven advice.
Should You Consider Debt Settlement?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 18, 2015
Debt settlement, an industry plagued by controversy, promises to rid you of your debt. But is it worth the cost?
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