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Credit disputes
Correcting inaccurate or incomplete information on your credit report can be a daunting task. The communications you receive from the...
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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Essential principles of military consumer protection summarized
When individuals enlist in the armed forces, they immerse themselves in a distinctive culture with its own customs, traditions, and daily...
Feb 12, 20244 min read
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Sharing financial data
As financial services and companies increasingly request access to your data, it’s important to understand how data sharing works, what...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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The report highlights how the three major credit reporting companies are evading consumer concerns.
The major credit reporting agencies, known as the Big Three—Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion—play a significant role in the financial...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Demand accountability from credit reporting agencies for inaccurate reports and poor service
“This system is unjust…” “This is predatory and life-altering, preventing me from purchasing a home.” “The credit reporting system is...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Quarterly Consumer Credit Trends Report by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
On November 12, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau unveiled its most recent quarterly report on consumer credit trends, which...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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The latest study examines how financial health is connected to the details in and interactions with credit reports.
On September 17, 2019, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) unveiled an Innovation Insight report detailing a groundbreaking...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Reporting of consumer information has been significantly impacted by the CARES Act.
Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact, aiming...
Feb 12, 20241 min read
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Legislation mandates that companies must remove disputed, unverified information from consumer reports.
Credit reports play a crucial role in various aspects of individuals’ lives, as they are used by lenders, insurers, employers, landlords,...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Understand your rights and protections concerning medical bills and collections to navigate this complex area effectively.
Medical billing and collections can be overwhelming, especially when you’re already dealing with a health crisis. If you’re facing this...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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A briefing on the enhancement of credit availability and the introduction of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) inaugural No-Action Letter.
For certain consumers, leveraging non-traditional information sources, or “alternative data,” for credit assessment could pave the way to...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services have gained popularity
In December 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) initiated a market monitoring inquiry into the Buy Now, Pay Later...
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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The major credit card companies are suppressing actual payment data on credit reports
Last year, it was reported that Americans paid over $120 billion annually in interest and fees on credit cards. Since then, average...
Feb 7, 20243 min read
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Debt collectors are reassessing their approach to furnishing medical debt data due to concerns regarding data integrity.
A recent report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reveals a notable decrease of 37 percent in medical collections...
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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A recent report delves into the effects of credit card line reductions on consumers.
A recent report from the CFPB sheds light on the practice of credit card companies reducing consumers’ available credit limits, known as...
Feb 7, 20241 min read
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If you have medical debt, any amount already paid or under $500 should no longer be listed on your credit report.
Nearly one in five households in the United States has reported experiencing some form of overdue medical debt. Patients and their...
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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Another “Debt Relief” Scam
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and attorneys general from seven states have initiated legal action against Strategic...
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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Debt Collectors From Buffalo
Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in collaboration with the New York Attorney General announced the filing of...
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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Who is a Debt Collector
Demystifying the Definition of a ‘Debt Collector’ Under the FDCPA Navigating the world of debt collection can be daunting, especially...
Jan 28, 20242 min read
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Consumer vs Diversified Recovery Bureau LLC Analysis
Introduction In January 2024, United States District Judge Ronnie L. White ruled on a motion in the case of “Consumer” vs. Diversified...
Jan 28, 20243 min read
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