Money CFPB Sues Company Over Misleading Credit CardSheiresa NgoDecember 22, 2014December 22, 2014 by Sheiresa NgoDecember 22, 2014December 22, 2014391 Union Workers Credit Services is being sued for allegedly tricking consumers into paying fees to sign up for a bogus credit card.... Read more
Technology App Helps Consumers Spot Suspicious ChargesSheiresa NgoApril 21, 2014April 21, 2014 by Sheiresa NgoApril 21, 2014April 21, 2014286 BillGuard can also make you aware of fees that you didn’t even realize you were paying... Read more
Managing Credit: How to Prove You’re Not DeadSheiresa NgoSeptember 20, 2010September 29, 2010 by Sheiresa NgoSeptember 20, 2010September 29, 20102050 It’s time to replace your car, so you shop around for the best deal, pick out your new ride, and decide on a color. You... Read more
Who Should Have Your Social Security Number?Tamara E. HolmesMay 27, 2010March 21, 2013 by Tamara E. HolmesMay 27, 2010March 21, 2013688 Last July, Harrine Freeman was at a gas station when thieves busted her car window and stole her purse. They used her bank card to... Read more
When Identity Theft Hits Close to HomeRenita BurnsApril 15, 2010January 4, 2013 by Renita BurnsApril 15, 2010January 4, 2013646 Imagine if when you were a child, one of your parents opened a few credit cards and acquired a few utilities in your name—unbeknownst to... Read more
Help! My Dad Has a Credit Card in My NameRenita BurnsJanuary 6, 2010October 13, 2012 by Renita BurnsJanuary 6, 2010October 13, 2012656 When “Jonathan†was 14-years-old, his Dad opened a few credit cards and acquired a few utilities in his name—unbeknownst to him. Fast-forward four years and... Read more