Credit Discrimination
Federal law gives you protections when you apply for credit from organizations like banks and credit unions, finance companies, stores, and credit card companies.
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Consumer Alert
FTC says credit repair operation was a scam
If your credit isn’t as good as you’d like, a company that promises to boost your credit score by hundreds of points in as little as 45 days might seem like the perfect answer. That’s the result that
Consumer Alert
’Tis the season for student loan scam calls
If you have a federal student loan, you probably already know that the Coronavirus emergency relief program that has paused your payments is ending. Repayments will begin again after May 1, 2022
Consumer Alert
Avoid payment scams while rebuilding your finances
Over the past year, the Coronavirus created financial problems for many people. Maybe you’re one of them. As you work to regain your financial footing, scammers will continue to try to steer you off
Consumer Alert
Managing your bills during the pandemic
COVID-19 has thrown the economy into a tailspin. As people have been laid off, furloughed, or are working fewer hours, bills can pile up. This week, for Financial Literacy Month, we’re looking at ways
