Errors in tenant-screening reports are rampant, and can cause serious harm.
Tenant-screening reports, which 9 out of 10 landlords use when considering applicants, can contain false or outdated negative information...
Post Hurricane Ian Recovery: Don’t Get Scammed by Assignment of Benefits Abuse
Hurricane Ian brought not only record rainfall and flooding, but also a deluge of unscrupulous contractors, roofers, and mitigation...
Just how long does negative information remain on a credit report?
We commonly get asked how long negative information stays on a credit report. The Fair Credit Reporting Act limits how long a credit...
A Run-Down on Disputing Credit Card Charges
The Fair Credit Billing Act (“FCBA”) gives you the right to dispute billing errors and fraudulent charges that appear on your credit card...
Medical Debt May No Longer Hurt Your Credit Score
This is big, really BIG! Effective July, 1, paid medical debts will be removed from credit reports so they won’t hurt your chances of...
Human Trafficking Survivors Have New Rights under the FCRA
The Fair Credit Reporting Act, a federal law that protects individuals from abusive credit practices, now provides additional rights to...
Grab Your Free Weekly Credit Report
For the ominous dark cloud that is the pandemic, unexpected silver linings have emerged from the gloom. Take for instance, the...
What’s the Worst That Could Happen If You Ignore a Lawsuit Filed Against You By a Debt Collector?
Getting sued over a debt can trigger a flood of emotions: anger, frustration, confusion, and anxiety. For some, these feelings are...
Don’t Be Fooled by Credit Repair Companies 🚩
Watch out for these red flags when dealing with a credit repair company!