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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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What To Do if You’re Billed for Things You Never Got, or You Get Unordered Products
Billed for products you never ordered, or for products you ordered but never got? Federal laws protect you. Here's what to do.
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Payment processor’s sales pitches tricked small business owners
Today, people expect to swipe, dip, tap, enter, and use their credit and debit cards everywhere — including at small businesses, local shops, and neighborhood restaurants.
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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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Using Credit Cards and Disputing Charges
How you handle credit and paying your bills is an Important factor in your credit history and affects how much you will pay to get credit.
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Lost or Stolen Credit, ATM, and Debit Cards
If your credit, ATM, or debit card is lost or stolen, federal law limits your liability for charges made without your permission, but your protection depends on the type of
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Avoiding Scams To Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate
Some scammy debt relief companies will say just about anything to get your money.
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Comparing Credit, Charge, Secured Credit, Debit, or Prepaid Cards
Many payment cards may look alike, and they all let you use a plastic card to pay for things online or in a store.
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Sample Letter for Disputing Credit and Debit Card Charges
Was your credit or debit card charged for something you returned, ordered but never got, or don’t recognize?