In light of unprecedented challenges to its future, learn what the CFPB is still doing for consumers while it remains operational, and why you have nothing to fear. Government agencies don’t exactly have the best reputations. You hear “bureau” and immediately imagine endless paperwork, grim waiting rooms, and some poor clerk stamping forms until their […]
Yes, an insurance background check is a real thing. It’s the invisible handshake that decides whether you get a fair deal or face an instant insurance rejection. If it feels like you can’t make a move these days without someone peering into your personal history, you’re not wrong. Employers do it. Landlords do it. Even […]
Wondering, how do I fix my credit report? With our insider legal tips, you can fight back, clean up the mistakes, and come out stronger than before. If you’ve ever looked at your credit report and thought, “Wait, what in the world is that doing here?!”- you’re in the right place. Millions of people find […]
The annual NACA & NCLC conference collaboration is proof that consumers still have plenty of reason to be hopeful! As a consumer in the current climate, the power imbalance between you and the corporate profit machines that sell, use, and exploit your data may seem stark. This is especially true as attempts to dismantle the […]
Nobody should have to pay for fraudulent or unauthorized charges or lose sleep over statement errors. A credit card fraud lawyer is the key to recovery. If you’ve ever stared at your monthly credit card billing statement and muttered: “What is this charge on my credit card?” – congratulations, you’re officially living in the modern […]
Every Veterans Day, we join the nation in pausing to salute those who served. But we know that for many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they come home. Returning to civilian life should be a new beginning. Instead, some veterans experience being ignored for promotions, blamed for “performance” issues when they ask for basic […]
Do Uber drivers make a good living, or are they just chauffeuring people around for the glory of a five-star rating and a $2 tip? Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering it. Buckle up, because we’re diving deep into the Uber ecosystem, from Uber rides to Uber Eats – from sign-up woes […]
Legal problems? Yep. Desire to fight back? Yep. Cash to pay a lawyer? Nope. Free legal help isn’t a fever dream, it’s real- and available right now. Picture this- bills are piling up, your boss suddenly thinks discrimination is a team-building exercise, or your credit report looks like a crime scene. Just when you realize […]
When big business and bad business practices collide, consumers pay the price. Deciding to sue Equifax is sometimes the only way to reclaim credit accuracy. Most consumers know that Equifax is in the business of collecting data, but what exactly does Equifax do with all your information? At its most basic, Equifax uses your social […]