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The Most Hated Company in Every State

Maryalene LaPonsie on September 23, 2019

These companies garner the most complaints by state on financial services and products.

6 Situations in Which You Can Get a Free Credit Report

Karla Bowsher on April 27, 2021

Normally, you have only limited opportunities to get a free credit report. Here are some additional ways to get a report at no cost.

How You Can Cash in on the Equifax Data Breach

Chris Kissell on July 22, 2019

If you or anyone you know were among the 147 million people impacted by the 2017 Equifax hack, you need to read this.

Errors in These 3 Reports Can Send Your Car Insurance Rates Soaring

Karla Bowsher on January 14, 2020

Insurers can check auto claim histories before setting premiums. Here’s how to learn what they are finding out about your past.

10 States Where Elder Fraud Is Worst

Donna Freedman on June 27, 2020

As many as 5 million seniors are ripped off every year. Is your state on this list?

Americans Love to Complain About These 10 Companies

Chris Kissell on May 27, 2019

For the fourth year running, a trio of companies has provoked much of the nation’s consumer ire.

The $9,000 Mistake That Many Homeowners Make

Karla Bowsher on December 28, 2018

A lot of homeowners are overpaying, possibly without even realizing it. Are you one of them?

31 Great Things You Can Get for Free

Gael F. Cooper on November 30, 2018

Bargains and deals are great, but free gifts are even better. Here’s how to grab a bunch for yourself.

The Fed Hikes Rates — Here’s How Much More You Can Earn on Your Money

Karla Bowsher on September 26, 2018

Increasing the interest rate on your savings means generating more cash with little work. Here’s how to get the most bang for your buck today.

57 Percent of Credit Card Users Make This Damaging Mistake

Karla Bowsher on July 6, 2018

Make this slip-up even once, and it can hurt both your wallet and your credit score.

Why Are Credit Scores So Different?

Stacy Johnson CPA on September 24, 2019

How can your credit scores vary so wildly? Find out what is behind a system that seems confusing at best, and downright unfair at worst.

Is It Ever OK to Carry Debt Into Retirement?

Marilyn Lewis on November 16, 2021

Some experts argue that retiring with certain kinds of debt is not such a bad thing. But their advice doesn’t necessarily apply to you.

How a New Law Will Change the Way You Protect Your Identity

Karla Bowsher on May 24, 2018

Legislation headed to President Trump’s desk would make credit freezes and fraud alerts more consumer-friendly. Here’s what that means for you.

6 Companies That Give Free Credit Scores to the General Public

Karla Bowsher on May 22, 2018

These institutions offer free credit scores to all — even if you are not a customer. Here’s how it works, along with other ways to learn your score for $0.

Bill Would Make Credit Freezes Free — but Equifax May Still Profit

Karla Bowsher on March 14, 2018

Legislation before the U.S. Senate would wipe out fees for placing and lifting credit freezes. Find out how you — and, ironically, Equifax — might benefit.

More Americans Caught in Equifax Data Breach: Here’s How to Protect Yourself

Karla Bowsher on March 5, 2018

For the second time in recent weeks, it’s been revealed that the Equifax data breach impacted more Americans than previously thought. Here’s how to step up your financial protections.

The 10 Most Hated Banks of the Past Year

Karla Bowsher on February 19, 2018

Beware these financial institutions: They elicited more consumer complaints than any other banks in 2017.

Equifax Fraud Alerts Are Expiring: Here’s How to Protect Your Identity Now

Karla Bowsher on February 7, 2018

Fraud alerts that were requested after the Equifax data breach are ending. So consider these options for protecting yourself from fraudsters going forward.

Equifax Extends Free Credit Freeze Offer

Karla Bowsher on February 1, 2018

This is a great way to get the strongest form of identity theft protection. Find out the new deadline for signing up — and whether such a move makes sense for you.

GOP Kills Regulation That Protects Right to Sue — Now What?

Karla Bowsher on October 25, 2017

Congress just voted to repeal a rule protecting your ability to join class-action lawsuits against financial companies. Here’s what this news means for consumers.