Plain-language articles on credit reports, disputes, consumer rules and business credit. Educational only, not legal advice.
On March 9, the FTC filed a complaint against a Colorado-based credit repair company and its owner for allegedly making false representations to consumers regarding their ability to improve credit scores and increase access to mortgages, personal loans,…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit reversed a district court’s dismissal of a ruling under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act March 9,…
The rule, struck down by a bipartisan majority, sought to rewrite Obama-era debt relief measures, which allow students misled by schools to request that their loan…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director Kathleen Kraninger. Photo by Bryce Spivey / CFPB Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2020, 11:05 AM By SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff WASHINGTON,…
If you own a debt collection agency, your collection strategy plays a significant role in shaping the future of your organization. A proper debt collection strategy,…
Expands Jefferson Capital’s global footprint and strengthens Canaccede’s leadership in the Canadian consumer debt solutions spaceTORONTO, March 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC (Jefferson…
Balance transfers are a somewhat controversial topic in the world of credit repair and debt payoff. They can be a wonderful tool for helping consumers get out…
If you’re interested in starting a business but don’t have the bandwidth to start from scratch, franchising is an alluring option. There are franchises across 300…
March 4, 2020 • 5 min read by Leslie Tayne0 Comments If you’ve fallen behind on one or more bills, debt collectors may come calling. Getting…
What happened Shares of Mastercard (NYSE: MA), American Express (NYSE: AXP), Discover Financial (NYSE: DFS), and Capital One (NYSE: COF) all fell by approximately 5% on Tuesday,…
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