Credit Repair

Apr 28, 2017

How to Remove Bad Credit from Your Credit Report in Georgia

April 28th, 2017|Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Debt Issues, Identity Thefts & Scams|

Unfortunately, a lot of consumers in Georgia are struggling with credit issues. The four biggest cities in the Peach State, Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah, and Athens, have average credit scores that range from 628 to 648. Consumers with scores that fall within this range are said to have “fair” credit. There are also plenty of Georgians [...]

Apr 27, 2017

Disputing Medical Bills on Your Credit Report in Ohio

April 27th, 2017|Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Debt Issues, Identity Thefts & Scams|

Incredibly good health care is available in Ohio. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the nation’s top hospital in cardiology and heart surgery and the second best hospital overall. If you’re sick or injured in the Buckeye State, at least you know that you’re in good [...]

Apr 26, 2017

How do Lawyers Fix Your Credit Score in Michigan?

April 26th, 2017|Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Debt Issues, Identity Thefts & Scams|

If you’re one of the many consumers in Michigan who wants the best possible credit score, credit repair lawyers can help. But to be clear, these specialized attorneys actually work to have errors removed from your credit reports. Of course, if your goal is to fix your credit report, this is a great first step. [...]

Apr 25, 2017

New Credit Reporting Policies May Boost Credit Scores for Arizonians

April 25th, 2017|Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Debt Issues, Identity Thefts & Scams|

In July of 2017, you may be 1 of 12 million consumers who will be affected by new credit reporting policies which may jump your credit score by as much as 40 points. In an attempt to bring more accuracy to credit reports, the three primary reporting bureaus (TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax) will make some [...]

Apr 24, 2017

There are Abusive Debt Collectors Operating in Georgia

April 24th, 2017|Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Debt Issues, Identity Thefts & Scams|

Recently, Georgians who have been harassed by debt collectors have filed a record number of complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”). Even though there are both federal laws and state-specific laws that regulate what debt collectors and collection agencies can and cannot do, some collectors are still using illegal and unscrupulous tactics. Many [...]

Apr 21, 2017

Have You been Harassed by this Ohio Law Firm that was Recently Sued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for Illegal Debt Collection Practices?

April 21st, 2017|Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Debt Issues, Identity Thefts & Scams|

Operating out of Cleveland, Weltman, Weinberg & Reis, a debt collection law firm, has racked up a ton of online consumer complaints over the years. Because they operate as debt collectors, it isn’t surprising that Ohio consumers are never happy to deal with this debt collection law firm. However, a recent lawsuit filed against Weltman, Weinberg [...]

Apr 20, 2017

Top Five Tips for Michiganders to Raise their Credit Scores?

April 20th, 2017|Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Debt Issues, Identity Thefts & Scams|

Earlier this year, WalletHub.com ranked 2,534 U.S. cities according to the average credit scores of the consumers who live there. And while, Michigan has been making noticeable improvement on the credit front, a few cities in the Great Lakes state are still struggling with their ratings. In fact, three Michigan cities are among the bottom [...]

Apr 19, 2017

Arizona Drivers with Poor Credit are Paying WAY too Much for Car Insurance

April 19th, 2017|Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Debt Issues, Identity Thefts & Scams|

If you live and work in Arizona, there’s a good chance that you need to drive a car. According to Walk Score®, the three largest cities in the Grand Canyon State (Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa) are all considered “car-dependent.” And, of course, vehicle ownership requires at least minimal car insurance coverage. In fact, if you’re [...]

Apr 18, 2017

Some Credit Repair Companies May be in Violation of the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act

April 18th, 2017|Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Debt Issues, Identity Thefts & Scams|

There are many legitimate credit repair companies out there that can actually live up to their claims. But, unfortunately, you’ll also find a few scam artists disguised as legitimate companies. If an offer looks too good to be true, it probably is. For example, if a service claims that it can fix your credit instantly [...]

Apr 17, 2017

Why Michiganders Should be Aware of New MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT Credit Reporting Policies

April 17th, 2017|Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Debt Issues, Identity Thefts & Scams|

Do you have a past-due account that was purchased by Midland Credit Management ("MCM")? If so, you should definitely make yourself familiar with their updated credit reporting practices. As of October 11, 2016, it should be easier for consumers with debt that is owned by MCM to improve their credit. Based in California, Midland Credit [...]

Apr 14, 2017

Arizona Debt Collection Agencies are NOT above the Law

April 14th, 2017|Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Debt Issues, Identity Thefts & Scams|

Anyone who has ever been bullied by a debt collector will be happy to hear that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently brought the gavel down on yet another unscrupulous agency. American Municipal Services Corporation and its owners, Lawrence Bergman and Gregory Pitchford, have been slapped with a $350,000 penalty for engaging in illegal collection [...]

Apr 13, 2017

Identity Theft is a HUGE Problem in Georgia

April 13th, 2017|Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Debt Issues, Identity Thefts & Scams|

The good news is that you live in the beautiful state of Georgia, but the bad news is that identity theft is still on the rise in the Peach State. In 2016, Georgia was ranked number three in the nation for identity theft complaints, with Atlanta coming in at number 13 among large metro areas. [...]

Apr 13, 2017

Michiganders Have a lot of Complaints about Credit and Debt Issues

April 13th, 2017|Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Debt Issues, Identity Thefts & Scams|

Attorney General Bill Schuette has recently released the annual Top Ten Michigan Consumer Complaints for 2016. Once again, credit and financial concerns dominate the list with a total of 12,217 complaints received in this category. Within this category, it appears that Michigan consumers are most concerned about debt collection and credit reporting, having filed 641 [...]

Apr 11, 2017

Consumers Beware: Credit Card Shimmers have Reached Arizona

April 11th, 2017|Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Debt Issues, Identity Thefts & Scams|

While sounding like accessories that fashionable 20-somethings might use to bling out their plastic, credit card “shimmers” are actually new identity theft tools. Experts report that these tiny, illegal devices have been found throughout the valley, and they may be coming soon to a gas station near you. How Skimmers and Shimmers are Different You [...]

Apr 10, 2017

Has a Credit Check Caused You to Lose a Job Opportunity in Georgia?

April 10th, 2017|Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Debt Issues, Identity Thefts & Scams|

Believe it or not, some employers run credit checks on job applicants, and they might base their decision on what they find. Many qualified candidates have lost out on positions because of blemishes on their credit reports. Because this practice is often viewed as discriminatory, 11 states have outlawed or placed strict restrictions on employer [...]

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