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Four steps you can take if you think your credit or debit card data was hacked
Lately, we’ve received a lot of questions about what to do in light of the recent data breach at Target retail stores. This theft of credit and debit card information could impact tens of millions of...
View ArticleConsumer advisory: Virtual currencies and what you should know about them
You may have heard about virtual currencies like Bitcoin, XRP, and Dogecoin. But what are virtual currencies? What’s this “to the moon!” business on the internet about? And, as a consumer, what risks...
View ArticleConsumer Advisory: 7 ways to keep medical debt in check
Debt collection is the top complaint we’ve received since September 2013. Out of all debt types, medical collections make up 52 percent of collection accounts on credit reports, far outpacing all other...
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Consumer advisory: Three steps you should take if you have a reverse mortgage
Reverse mortgages are a type of loan that allows homeowners, 62 and older, to borrow against the accrued equity in their homes. Reverse mortgages can help some older homeowners meet financial needs in...
View ArticleReminder for steps you can take if you think your credit or debit card data...
Yesterday, Home Depot confirmed that there has been a breach of its payment data systems. According to the company, the breach could potentially impact any customer that has used their card for payment...
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Consumer advisory: 3 pension advance traps to avoid
Many retirees depend on a pension to cover day-to-day as well as occasional unexpected expenses, such as health emergencies or home repairs. We’ve heard that some retirees with pensions who are facing...
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Consumer advisory: You’ve got options when it comes to overdraft
Today, we’re announcing an enforcement action against Alabama-based Regions Bank for charging overdraft fees to consumers who had not opted-in for overdraft coverage. We’re requiring Regions Bank to...
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Consumer advisory: Your benefits are protected from garnishment
Older Americans, like many of their younger counterparts, increasingly have debts in collection. Over one-third of the complaints that older consumers submit to us are related to debt collection. In...
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Consumer advisory: Fact-check your specialty consumer report
You probably already know that when you apply for a loan, many lenders will get information about your credit history from one of the big three consumer reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and...
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Consumer advisory: Don’t be misled by reverse mortgage advertising
You might see enticing images of youthful retirees on the golf course or enjoying other leisure activities in a reverse mortgage advertisement. A reverse mortgage is a special type of loan that allows...
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