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Cosigning a Loan FAQs
When you cosign a loan for a friend or family member, you put your finances and creditworthiness on the line. Here’s what you need to know before you cosign a loan.
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Credit Discrimination
Federal law gives you protections when you deal with any organizations or people who regularly extend credit.
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Understanding Your Credit
We hear a lot about credit — credit reports, credit scores, credit freezes, credit monitoring. What does it all mean for you?
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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.
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What To Know About Advance-Fee Loans
Some companies promise you a low-interest loan or credit card, but want a fee first. They’re scams. Learn the warning signs.
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Give yourself some credit (reports)
During Financial Literacy Month, we’ve focused on steps to protect your money by spotting and avoiding scams.
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Mortgage Discrimination
Discriminating against someone who’s trying to get a mortgage loan is against the law.