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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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How To Recognize Scams To Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate
Some scammy debt relief companies promise to get you a lower credit card interest rate, claiming they can save you thousands of dollars.
Consumer Alert
What to do if you can’t make car payments
Trouble making car payments? Worried about repossession? Unexpected life events, like a job loss or drop in income, may affect your ability to pay your bills, including car payments. If you’re worried that you won’t be able to make your next car payment, take action as soon as possible. If you get behind on your payments, your lender could repossess your car — sometimes without warning. Read on to learn what to do.
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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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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 is for you to get services.
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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.