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Credit sweeps are a heavily advertised and promoted service among credit repair companies. Unfortunately for many unsuspecting consumers looking to improve their credit, the credit sweep is a fraudulent and illegal practice. John Ulzheimer, one of the nation’s…
A new survey found that 63% of Americans report anxiety about paying for medical debt, compared to 47% who worry about getting better. No one plans…
Fresh off of a Senate committee hearing on data broker restrictions, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., published an open letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau requesting…
Having bad credit can make it challenging to get approved for a new credit card. Luckily there are credit cards specifically designed for consumers looking to…
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Children bring endless joy and meaning into our lives, but the costs of raising them can certainly feel overwhelming. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Banking is undergoing a huge transformation and how debt collections operations engage customers is becoming a big issue, especially with things like BNPL schemes. Hundreds of…
EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This weekend, Servus Credit Union shared $54.6 million of profits with its membership— up from $54.4 million shared…
PenFed Credit Union receives four 2021 Sarpy County People’s Choice awards Sarpy County Residents voted PenFed Best Credit Union and car loan provider and a favorite…
Researchers from Yale and Stanford reported in the journal Health Affairs that the rate of medical debt collection lawsuits in the state increased by more than…
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