Consumer Alert
Tips to help you prepare for — and recover from — natural disasters
More than 85 large wildfires are ripping across the West Coast, from California to Oregon and Washington.
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MyLife accused of posting misleading background reports
If you’re looking for a job, an apartment, or a loan, there’s a good chance that someone will be looking at you — closely. They may search for your name online or order a background report.
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Hurricane season 2020 and COVID-19
June 1 is the official start of hurricane season, and now is a great time to make a plan to deal with weather emergencies.
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How much for that sofa? Read the fine print.
If you need furniture or appliances but don’t have the cash to buy them outright, you might be thinking about other payment options
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Avoiding SSA scams during COVID-19
While some of you are home, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing to avoid the Coronavirus, remember that scammers are still busy trying to take advantage of people.
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Fraud alerts & credit freezes: What’s the difference?
Looking for ways to protect your identity? Two to options to consider are fraud alerts and credit freezes. But what’s the difference?
Consumer Alert
Have you ordered your NCPW materials yet?
March is right around the corner, and you know what that means….it’s almost time for National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW)! This year, NCPW is March 1-7, 2020.
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Credit repair: Fixing mistakes on your credit report
If you’ve been reading our new year, new credit series, then you
Consumer Alert
Reading your credit report
You’re getting your financial life in order in 2020. Yesterday, we explained how to get your credit report.