July 2013 Archives

The Federal Trade Commission is getting complaints from people who, unknowingly, have bought counterfeit tickets to concerts and other events. Don't miss-out on your favorite event by falling for a counterfeit ticket scam.Two Tickets from Parasites (Don't Get Scammed on...
You are probably no stranger to the promises offered by debt relief companies. Everyday your spam folder fills with e-mails from companies who claim they can get you out of debt, fix your bad credit, or even give you an...
Whether your credit is damaged or simply non-existent, establishing a credit history takes time, consistency and strategy. While contemplating an approach, it is imperative that you understand your credit rating first. A credit report is a reflection of past and...
A regular day. You've taken care of business, used some free services, gotten some good deals and revealed all kinds of information about yourself. So at the end of the day, the question is, Who has your information and where...
Scamming has become more sophisticated. With computer systems for banks and online payments rising in popularity, there are now more access points than ever before. Identity theft in particular has become big business, and there is now a greater premium...
In 2009, President Obama signed the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which, among other things, created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The powers of the Bureau were additionally a part of the Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation that...
A memoir exposing the steep price consumers pay when facing mortgage servicing errors, inaccurate credit reporting, illegal debt collection practices, identity theft and weak consumer protection laws. THE BOOK » DENISE'S STORY »