How Surprise Bills from Ambulance Companies Create Medical Debt for California Consumers
California consumers with insurance are often surprised at the amount of medical debt created by surprise bills from ambulance companies.
Dec
8, 2017
Dec
8, 2017
Why Minnesota Consumers Should Still be Concerned About the Equifax Data Breach of 2017
Now that the smoke has cleared, fewer Minnesota consumers are panicked about the Equifax data breach of 2017, but they should still be concerned.
Dec
8, 2017
Common Credit Mistakes that Make Illinois Consumers Look Risky to Lenders and Creditors
Some credit mistakes are obvious. For example, if an Illinois consumer stops making car payments long enough for their vehicle to get repossessed, the resulting credit score drop shouldn’t come as a surprise. However, consumers in Illinois often make accidental credit mistakes that lead to lower credit scores and loan denials. Unfortunately, they may not [...]
Dec
7, 2017
Pennsylvania Consumers Should Know the Major Differences Between FICO Credit Scores and VantageScore Credit Scores
Pennsylvania lenders may pull FICO scores or VantageCredit credit scores, so consumers should know the major differences between these two scoring models.
Nov
30, 2017
Why Consumers Should be Careful with their Credit Cards at Ohio Lottery Self-Service Vending Machines
Ohio consumers can now enjoy the convenience of purchasing lottery tickets with credit cards at vending machines, but they should do so carefully.
Nov
28, 2017
The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota has Advice for Consumers Dealing with Debt Collectors
Dealing with debt collectors is often frustrating. Luckily, though, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota has some advice on how to cope.
Nov
28, 2017
How the FTC Plans to Protect Illinois Consumers Against Student Loan Debt Relief Scams with the “Game of Loans” Initiative
Fraudsters are targeting Illinois consumers with student loan debt relief scams, but the FTC plans to protect them with its “Game of Loans” initiative.
Nov
27, 2017
Why Holiday Shoppers in Arizona Should Know About Gift Card Fraud
This year, a lot of consumers are expected to purchase gift cards as presents. This is why holiday shoppers in Arizona should know about gift card fraud.
Nov
27, 2017
How Michigan Consumers Can Successfully Manage their Credit Cards After Retirement
In order to maintain their good credit scores, Michigan consumers should continue to successfully manage their credit cards long after retirement.
Nov
24, 2017
Should California Parents Make their Teenagers Authorized Users on their Credit Card Accounts?
A lot of California parents make their teenagers authorized users on their credit card accounts to teach them about credit. Should you try it?
Nov
23, 2017
Reasons Why Issuers Sometimes Block Credit Cards in Ohio
Consumers who use credit cards in Ohio should have backup payment options in case their cards get blocked. Here are a few reasons why this happens.
Nov
22, 2017
Why Buy-Here-Pay-Here Auto Loans Are Often Bad News for Minnesota Car Buyers with Bad Credit
Minnesota car buyers with bad credit frequently use buy-here-pay-here auto loans. However, this type of financing is bad news for some consumers.
Nov
22, 2017
How New York Caregivers Can Protect Seniors Against Elder Financial Abuse
Luckily, New York caregivers can protect seniors against elder financial abuse when they are targeted by fraudsters, scammers, and identity thieves.
Nov
21, 2017
Why Student Loans are Stopping Illinois Millennials from Buying Homes
According to a recent study, student loans are keeping a lot of Illinois Millennials from buying homes. This is in addition to the other problems they cause.
Nov
21, 2017
Why the Cost of Student Loan Debt in Georgia Might be Your Job
Student loans are a huge expense for many Americans. But, in Georgia, if you get behind on payments, the cost of student loan debt might be your career.
