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Getting Utility Services: Why Your Credit Matters

Getting utility services ― gas, electricity, water ― has a lot to do with your credit history. The better your credit history, the easier it can be for you to get services. And your on-time (or late) payment history with utility companies can be an important factor for your credit in the future.
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Fixing Your Credit FAQs

Here’s what to know about how to dispute errors on your credit report and avoid credit repair scams.
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Auto Loan Refinancing Scams

Are you having trouble paying your car loan and thinking about doing business with a company that promises to get you a loan with lower monthly payments? Not all refinancing companies play by the rules. Learn how to recognize, avoid, and report auto loan refinancing scams.
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Fake and Abusive Debt Collectors

Have you ever gotten a call about a debt you don’t recognize? Or had a collector harass, threaten, or lie to you?

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Trouble Paying Your Taxes?

Do you owe back taxes and don’t know how you’re going to pay them? Tax relief companies say they can lower or get rid of your tax debts and stop back-tax collection. They say they’ll apply for IRS hardship programs on your behalf for an upfront fee. But in many cases, they leave you even further in debt. Your best bet is to try to work out a payment plan with the IRS for federal taxes or your state comptroller if you owe state taxes. 
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Debt Collection FAQs

Is a debt collector calling? What can you do? What are your rights? The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) makes it illegal for debt collectors to use abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices when they collect debts. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about your rights.
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Reverse Mortgages

Reverse mortgages let you cash in on the equity in your home: these mortgages can have serious implications.
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How To Get Out of Debt

If you’re worried about how to get out of debt, here are some things to know — and how to find legitim

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Setting Out on Your Own

Preparing to be out on your own can be fun and exciting, but it also means taking on new financial responsibilities.

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Credit Card Loss Protection

"I got a call from a woman who said I need credit card loss protection insurance. I thought there was a law that limited my liability to $50 for unauthorized charges.

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