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Inadequate small business credit reports may impede loan access.
The COVID-19 pandemic has inflicted significant damage on numerous American small businesses, forcing them to navigate the economic...
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
Five Strategies to Prevent Identity Theft
On May 6, 2019, we unveiled an Identity Theft Protection Guide, offering practical steps to safeguard your personal information. This...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mediation
Welcome to The Consumer Corner. This is a podcast that focuses on protecting the consumer from Corporate America. One of the things we...
Nov 23, 20228 min read
Wells Fargo – The Consumer Corner Podcast
Welcome to The Consumer Corner. This is a podcast that focuses on protecting the consumer from Corporate America. One of the things we...
Nov 7, 202211 min read
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