You may ask yourself, why take credit monitoring in the Equifax settlement rather than the $125 that was initially announced. … Continue reading Why Take Equifax Credit Monitoring?
Tag Archives: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Call To Support Payday Lending Rule
If you need money quickly you may feel tempted to take a payday or an auto title loan. That’s when … Continue reading Call To Support Payday Lending Rule
Who Protects Average Americans?
by Barbara Nevins Taylor There’s a lot of talk lately about “the little guy” and who protects average Americans. … Continue reading Who Protects Average Americans?
Consumer Advocates Fired By Consumer Watchdog
You have to wonder whether the people running the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) really want to help or protect consumers. The … Continue reading Consumer Advocates Fired By Consumer Watchdog
Consumer Protections Need Protection More Than Ever
Consumer protections need more protection than ever. Specifically, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) needs your vote of confidence to … Continue reading Consumer Protections Need Protection More Than Ever
Who Protects Your Money?
Who protects your money? You do, of course. But your personal finances also got help in the past five years … Continue reading Who Protects Your Money?
Get Your Free Credit Report Without Paying For Extras
Definitely get your free credit report without paying for extras the credit reporting companies offer. Recently, I got my free … Continue reading Get Your Free Credit Report Without Paying For Extras
Hassle To Get Your Free Credit Report
by Barbara Nevins Taylor updated September 16, 2017 The hassle to get your free credit report from annualcreditreport.com increased substantially during the … Continue reading Hassle To Get Your Free Credit Report
Thinking About A Settlement Advance
by Barbara Nevins Taylor A settlement advance for an accident or lawsuit may sound like a good … Continue reading Thinking About A Settlement Advance
Put Politics Aside, Save What Helps Real People
by Nick Taylor The axe can fall anytime now on a government office that looks out for real people. … Continue reading Put Politics Aside, Save What Helps Real People
What To Do When The Debt Collector Calls
When a debt collector calls, stay calm and find out how much you actually owe. It sounds obvious. … Continue reading What To Do When The Debt Collector Calls
Thinking About Taking a Title Loan
When you own your car or vehicle outright, it may seem irresistible to borrow against it when you need money. … Continue reading Thinking About Taking a Title Loan
Wells Fargo $100 Million Fine Reminds Us To Check Statements
Does Wells Fargo owe you money? Bad practices of a banking giant remind us all to check our banking statements … Continue reading Wells Fargo $100 Million Fine Reminds Us To Check Statements
When You Stop Paying Off A Pension Advance
by Barbara Nevins Taylor John Greene, a California retiree, heard about a ten-year investment deal through his … Continue reading When You Stop Paying Off A Pension Advance
Credit Reporting Company’s Rack Up Complaints
If Equifax, TransUnion and Experian make you mad, you have plenty of company. The latest monthly report from the Consumer … Continue reading Credit Reporting Company’s Rack Up Complaints
Getting Answers About Pension Payouts
Should you take your pension in monthly payments or should you ask for a lump sum of money? Private employers … Continue reading Getting Answers About Pension Payouts