|
|
01/05/2012
The Consumer Fraud Task Force is warning consumers about the cost and long-term effects of payday loans.
|
|
|
01/04/2012
Now is the time to plan ahead so the 2012 holidays are not overshadowed by looming debt. Starting a Christmas Club account might be the perfect way to get your finances off to the right start this new year.
|
|
|
|
09/21/2011
While a credit and fraud protection program can be a great asset, consumers should also make sure to take the proper steps to lower their risk of identity theft.
|
|
|
|
09/21/2011
Free credit report is nice, you may wonder if there are more comprehensive ways to keep tabs on your financial profile than simply glancing at a free credit report.
|
|
|
02/28/2011
With April 18th fast approaching, it’s time to start the tax filing process that we all know and love. This tax season, if you are planning to get assistance from a tax preparer or even if you’re planning to do the leg work yourself, Better Business Bureau, along with the Internal Revenue Service recommend following these top ten tax filing tips.
|
|
|
|
11/08/2010
Consumers can develop a good credit history by using a pre-paid or secured credit card.
|
|
|
|
11/08/2010
Reducing family stress in the face of financial setbacks such as paycuts, job losses, or divorce.
|
|
|
|
11/08/2010
Establish good credit by maintaining a variety of credit types
|
|
|
11/02/2010
Mapping out your spending in November will help ease the strain of a financial holiday hangover in January. Here's five steps to get you started.
|
|
|
|
09/15/2010
The housing market in the United States may not be thriving, but business is booming for foreclosure rescue and loan modification scammers.
|
|
|
09/01/2010
If a debt collector is contacting you about a debt you know you don’t owe, explaining your case can be an uphill battle. The Better Business Bureau recommends five steps to fight back.
|
|
|
|
08/17/2010
More changes to the rules for credit card companies are on the way, effective August 22nd. These changes will affect penalty fees and rate increases on your credit card account.
|
|
|
|
08/17/2010
An online ad offering a credit protection number (CPN) to clean up your credit score may sound like the perfect solution for bad credit. The problem is that the CPN is really a stolen Social Security Number (SSN), often belonging to a child.
|
|
|
07/30/2010
College students are very susceptible to identity theft. But the Better Business Bureau recommends seven simple steps to protect themselves on campus.
|
|
|
07/30/2010
Better Business Bureau recommends that consumers try to work out a deal with the lender directly before paying out hundreds in upfront fees to a loan modification company.
|
|
