The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a significant piece of legislation that plays a crucial role in the financial landscape of the United States. Enacted in 1970, the FCRA aims to promote accuracy, fairness, and the privacy of personal information assembled by Credit Reporting Agencies (CRAs). It governs how credit information is collected, accessed, …
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As a consumer, you need to be vigilant about protecting your credit and financial reputation. One of the best ways of doing this is to understand some of the basics of credit repair (e.g., monitoring, reporting, disputing errors). It would help if you also were careful that you don’t undermine your consumer rights when dealing …
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While you can get out of debt, you can’t do it quickly. Unfortunately, this isn’t what you want to hear when you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck. Big debts (e.g., student loans, home mortgages) don’t help. In fact, they frequently make the situation worse. The best ways to get out of debt are to …
In order to understand and appreciate the benefits of repairing one’s credit, it is imperative to understand the credit score and its significance in the steps one must take to repair credit damaged by bankruptcy, foreclosure, repossession, and other factors. According to Wikipedia: A credit score is a numerical expression, based on a level analysis …
Caveat Emptor – noun the principle that the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before a purchase is made. Caveat Emptor – in language that even a layman should be able to understand, the principle of “let the buyer beware” is a sensible watchword regarding any purchase – substantial or …
