Financial Rules for the Responsible Graduate

College graduation is an exciting time for most students but can also be a source of stress…student loans, job interviews, and financial responsibility.  While many students find themselves learning how to be financially responsible during their college years, there are many students who don’t learn how to manage their finances until they are out on […]
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Questions Every Consumer Should Ask a Debt Collector

When you receive that dreaded phone call from a debt collection agency, nerves can make anyone clam up and forget to ask necessary questions.  Collection scams are more common than ever and the only way to protect yourself from making unnecessary payments is to be informed and aware.  You can avoid getting lured into making […]
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How To Handle Mistakes on Your Credit Report

According to the consumer industry, nearly 25% of all consumers have an error on their credit report. This means that 1 in 5 consumers are walking around with a report that does not accurately reflect their financial status and payment history. Whether you are a responsible consumer or a little careless with your credit, you […]
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Credit Repair Scams

As a follow up to our last blog about hiring a credit repair company, I thought it appropriate to discuss tips in spotting credit repair scams.  Consumers looking to hire a company to fix their credit need to be informed of the risks of hiring a repairer that is looking to take their money and […]
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