Navigating the rules and regulations behind background checks can be confusing. It’s essential to know your rights regarding these checks to protect yourself during the hiring process. A background check might reveal various details about you, such as your educational background, criminal convictions and even...
Credit scores play a crucial role in financial health, affecting everything from loan approvals to interest rates. Despite their importance, many misconceptions exist about how credit scores are determined and used. These myths can cloud our understanding, leading to poor financial decisions. This blog post...
Falling victim to identity theft can bring on an overwhelming sense of vulnerability as well as a lot of stress. In today's digital age — where personal information is increasingly at risk — knowing what to do if your identity has been stolen is crucial....
No one wants to receive a call from a debt collector. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act provides consumers with certain safeguards against illegal and predatory actions by debt collectors. Of course, debt collection agencies do not always follow the rules. From 2014 to 2024,...
In today's digital age, where information is exchanged at lightning speed, the risk of identity theft is more prevalent than ever. Identity theft is a broad term for crimes that involve someone using another person’s financial or personal data without permission. It can wreak havoc on...
Obtaining a good credit score doesn’t happen overnight; it can take years of hard work and diligence to get there. After creating a strong credit profile for yourself, it is important to take steps to maintain a strong profile for your financial future. That’s because financial...
It’s in the teenage years that teachers, parents and other mentors begin preaching about how credit scores affect your life. Many people understand that their credit score may help or hinder their ability to get a credit card, home mortgage or loan. However, there are...
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is ultimately designed to protect consumers. The law does this by giving consumers certain rights and governing the ways credit bureaus gather and share consumers’ information. Some consumer rights set forth by the FCRA include the right to know...
Identity theft is becoming increasingly common. Identifying identity theft quickly may help limit the damage, thereby reducing the time and energy needed to resolve it. We’ve compiled the following list of the most common warning signs of identity theft to help you recognize when you may need...
It can be every traveler’s worst nightmare: You go to make a purchase on a credit card and learn that the transaction was declined. You log into your account and find several suspicious purchases. While you are out of town, you depend on access to...