How To Eliminate Credit Card Debt

by Ada Denis There is almost nothing more serious than having too much debt to pay each month. Consumers get debt for many unusual reasons out ... . In the event of default on an unsafe debt a lender may report to a credit-reporting agency, contact ... taking control of your financial position is to learn how to get rid of your credit card debt [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 17:42:51

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Re-default nation

The big question looming over the push to rewrite the home loans of people struggling to make payments is whether or not such mortgage ... % of all first mortgages in the U.S. Dugan called the results, part of his agency's new Mortgage Metrics report ... consumers replaced lower mortgage payments with increased credit card debt?  Is it because the [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 17:35:26

Identity Thieves often Pitch Great Deals to lure their Victims in Quickly.

by: William Roberts Identity theft can impact you as an insurance consumer because insurers often use an individual’s credit score to determine ... of your credit report to determine if any accounts were opened without your consent and request the agency remove inquiries and/or fraudulent accounts stemming from theft. Request a free credit report [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:35:17

How To Deal With Bill Collectors

In today's unstable economy people are consumed with financial matters ... , the credit card company may report you to a collection agency. This debt collection company is hired ... . Initially, you'll receive calls from your credit card company informing you of your late payment [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 01:40:51

FTC's 'Operation Clean Sweep' Targets 'Credit Repair' Companies

The Federal Trade Commission, in cooperation with 25 state agencies in 23 states, ... they can remove negative information from consumers’ credit reports – even if that information is accurate and timely. WHEN: October 23 – 10:30 a.m. WHERE: FTC Headquarters 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 09:09:40

ChexSystems: A Fast Route To Trouble

ChexSystems: A Fast Route To Trouble Not everyone has heard about ChexSystems and, ... , that can be a problem. ChexSystems is a consumer reporting agency, just like Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. Those three are better known, because they report on your credit history and score [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 15:39:49

NACUBO: The FTC's Red Flag Rule Identity Theft Prevention Rule May Affect Colleges

The National Association of College and University Business Officers notes that the FTC's Red Flag rule likely applies to colleges ... of consumer reports must develop reasonable policies and procedures when they receive notification from a credit agency that there is an address discrepancy. Second, that financial institutions [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 17:00:00

Questions About Collections? Ask Melissa

Dear Melissa, My daughter is in the midst of a career move and has had a bill sent to a collection agency in the state she previously resided in ... can absolutely not affect your credit report in any way.  Consumer debt is not transferable ... the payment.  The agency will report to the credit bureaus that the account is paid, if applicable [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:00:17

One Way to Protect Against Identity Theft

When information gets stolen, it is used in various ways. Sometimes the thief may use it to drain your bank account, for example ... will not extend credit without first pulling a consumer’s credit profile. If you place a “security freeze” on your credit profile, the reporting agencies are prohibited from releasing your credit [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 21:10:55

Free Webinar on New FTC Guidelines for Background Checks

The new FTC Identity Theft “Red Flags” guidelines take affect on November 1, 2008.  Are you aware of your obligations under these new provisions? ... of consumer reports must implement procedures to deal with any notices of address discrepancies they receive from a nationwide consumer reporting agency (mainly credit bureaus such as Experian, Equifax [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 19:09:58

FTC Delay Does Not Apply to Employers

Yesterday, the FTC announced a 6 month delay in enforcing their “Red Flags” Identity Theft Guidelines ... ve been in touch with the FTC and we now know that this delay only pertains to Financial ... from National Consumer Reporting Agencies (primarily credit bureaus) when conducting background checks [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 16:11:42

Video: Ed McMahon “raps” for O.C. credit-report firm

Former late night TV sidekick Ed McMahon, who may lose his Beverly Hills home to foreclosure, ... out of the program. Consumers can get a free credit report at ANNUALcreditreport.com. In fact, Experian ... -based credit agency Experian. McMahon, best known for co-hosting Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show” [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 21:04:50

Another Consumer Scammed By FreeCreditReport.com [Freecreditreport Com]

Freecreditreport.com is NOT actually free, nor is it related to Annualcreditreport.com, the free credit report that you are entitled to under federal law. So why are people still ... of my credit report. All of the major credit reporting agencies seem to strong arm you towards [more...]

Date: 2008-08-11 16:29:44

Skepticism About Fighting Terrorists With Data Mining

According to the New York TImes, the British government is considering setting up a database of all phone, email, ... for advertising and credit card reporting agencies, it has much less success predicting the behavior ... a consumer's credit history with the history of millions of consumers to predict a person's [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 18:01:59

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