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- What Do You Do If Your Credit or Debit Card is Lost or Stolen?
- Many people find it easy and convenient to use credit cards and ATM or debit cards. The Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) offer procedures for you to use if your cards are lost or stolen....
article data || full article - The Real Steal - Credit Card Loss Protection Offers
- If you lose your credit card or have it stolen – how much money are you responsible for? Know how much you are liable for and avoid the scam artists. Don’t be fooled by high pressure phone calls offering worthless protection....
article data || full article - Your Debts and Debt Collectors
- You are responsible for your debts. If you fall behind in paying your creditors, or if an error is made on your account, you may be contacted by a “debt collector.” A debt collector is any person, other than the creditor, who regularly collects debts owed to others, including lawyers who collect debts on a regular basis. You have the right to be treated fairly by debt collectors....
article data || full article - Your Credit Billing and Electronic Fund Transfer Statements
- With the increased use of credit cards, electronic banking, and internet buying, checking your bills is of the utmost importance. Identity theft is rampant and checking your accounts regularly is your best defense against losing your good credit....
article data || full article - Your Credit and Your Rights
- A good credit rating is very important. Businesses inspect your credit history when they evaluate your applications for credit, insurance, employment, and even leases. They can use it when they choose to give or deny you credit or insurance, provided you receive fair and equal treatment....
article data || full article - Equal Credit Opportunity – What Can Creditors Do?
- Credit is used by millions of consumers to finance an education or a house, remodel a home, or get a small business loan. Creditors have rules to follow – so make sure you know the rules and ensure that they are followed....
article data || full article - Credit - You Have The Right To...
- Know your rights - your credit rights. There are laws to protect you - but - you have to know the law....
article data || full article - Applying for Credit - A Regular Catch-22
- We live in a Catch-22 world. You can’t establish credit unless you have credit. You can’t get a loan until you have a history of good credit – but – how do you get a credit to begin? Being a good shopper and always paying with cash will come back to haunt you when you want to make a major purchase – like a car or a house....
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