When you owe debt to a collection agency, it is important to know what kinds of practices they can and cannot do. Sometimes, debt collectors will lie to or threaten you to collect payments. When this happens, you may be able to file a lawsuit against them to collect compensation for your troubles. Read on […]
Improve Your Credit – Clear Credit Inquiries
What is a credit inquiry and who makes them? When you apply for a loan or other services, the business that you ask for credit or apply for service from will often check your credit history. Utility companies, lenders, insurance companies and credit card companies are just a few of the businesses that regularly check […]
Tips On How To Raise Credit Score
Consumers of United States, give yourselves a pat on the back. According to FICO, the average credit score has reached 700, the highest average since the recession in 2006. This means that on average, consumers in United States have seen an overall increase to their credit score. If your credit score has not seen positive […]
Car Problems You Wish Someone Told You About
As you get excited about purchasing a new vehicle, here are some car problems to look out for before buying a car Did you know that in 2016, there were over 17 million cars and trucks purchased in the United States alone, as reported by CNN Money. There were obviously more car purchases throughout the […]
Here’s How to be Mindful of Flood-damaged Vehicles Entering the California Marketplace
The floods that took place in Florida and Texas have widespread ramifications on thousands of cars as flood damage have impacted vehicles in undetected ways. Buyers Beware of Cars With Flood Damage Be mindful of the situation you are in when considering purchasing a car from dealerships this year. There will be an influx of […]
Consumer Affairs
What Can Consumer Affairs Departments Do For Me? Like many government agencies, the consumer affairs division can be a little bit confusing. Who are they and how can they help me? Simply put, the department of consumer affairs is there to protect and educate consumers like you. For example, did you know that many of those annoying robocalls […]