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9 Signs You Are Talking to a Debt Collection Scammer

Consumers are forking over hundreds, even thousands, of dollars to debt collection scammers. Here are 9 tip-offs that you are dealing with one.

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9 Signs You Are Talking to a Debt Collection Scammer
identity theft

9 Signs You Are Talking to a Debt Collection Scammer

Consumers are forking over hundreds, even thousands, of dollars to debt collection scammers. Here are 9 tip-offs that you are dealing with one.

Gerri Detweiler

Why Are Utilities & Rent Payments Not Included in My Credit Report?
credit score

Why Are Utilities & Rent Payments Not Included in My Credit Report?

A reader recently wrote in to find out why his utilities and rental payments weren't being reported in his credit reports or factored into his credit score

Deanna Templeton

The 5 Deadly Clicks: The Links You Should Never Touch
identity theft

The 5 Deadly Clicks: The Links You Should Never Touch

Cyber ninjas have become far more creative, sophisticated and inscrutable. With that in mind, here are five links you should never, ever click.

Adam Levin

Can Payday Loans Damage My Credit Score?
credit score

Can Payday Loans Damage My Credit Score?

Payday loans are often used by people who are in a financial bind and looking for temporary relief until their next paycheck, but will they impact your credit?

Allison Martin

The Impact of Buying Gifts You Can't Afford
Personal Finance

The Impact of Buying Gifts You Can't Afford

A recent survey by coupon website RetailMeNot.com found some serious buyers’ remorse when it comes to missing out on discounts when buying gifts.

Christine DiGangi

How to Stay on Budget With a Home Renovation
Personal Finance

How to Stay on Budget With a Home Renovation

If you do it right, a home renovation or remodel could add a lot to the value of your home. These tips will help you stay on budget when renovating.

Benjamin Feldman

Can a Debt Collector Double My Debt?
Managing Debt

Can a Debt Collector Double My Debt?

If you’re trying to pay off a collection account, beware: you may owe more than you thought, because debt collectors can often charge interest.

Gerri Detweiler

7 Loans You Thought Had Disappeared
mortgages

7 Loans You Thought Had Disappeared

Many of the most popular types of mortgages from the days of the housing bubble have virtually disappeared. But are they extinct, or just hibernating?

Kirk Haverkamp

How Much Should I Be Saving For Retirement?
personal finance

How Much Should I Be Saving For Retirement?

After I published my post on the retirement crisis yesterday, I got a few emails asking the same question: How much should I be saving for retirement?

Mike Dang

Does Getting Approved for a Credit Card Help Your Credit Score?
credit score

Does Getting Approved for a Credit Card Help Your Credit Score?

You probably know that applying for credit can lower your credit scores. But can getting approved for a credit card help your credit score?

Gerri Detweiler

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