Blog Posts in September, 2017

How to Stop Harassing Collection Calls

If you are behind on your bills, there’s a good chance that you may receive phone calls from creditors who hope to collect payments. While they may do everything they can to get you to pay, the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) prohibits them from using deceptive, unfair, or misleading practices when attempting to collect a debt. Debt collectors are prohibited from calling you ...

How Mixed or Merged Credit Reports Can Affect You

Your credit affects where you live, how much you pay, what you drive, your job search, and your ability to start a business. A bad credit score could mean higher mortgage payments, job denials, and limited options—which is why you should check your credit score every year. Unfortunately, you may not always get what you’re looking for. According to a 2012 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) study, one ...