Security clearance jobs are no joke. They require top tier candidates to meet flawless standards. A single error in a background check report can be a totally undeserved red flag. If you’ve ever dreamed of working on something top secret, the kind of job where even your group chat can’t know what you do – […]
Credit report lawyers help restore your credit credibility and make the credit bureaus answer for their mistakes. Because the system isn’t broken – the system is the problem. Credit report errors are the hidden gremlins lurking in your file, waiting to destroy your credit score at the worst possible moment. And, unfortunately, these errors are […]
A spotless driving record IRL can’t save you from a bad report. Disqualifiers are an expected part of any job application, even among the variety of sought-after delivery driver jobs available. What may not be expected is how often those disqualifiers waiver between legitimate reasons and wildly unfair mistakes. Like when a background check report […]
Wage theft is theft. No ski mask required, just a payroll system and a shrug. Wage theft happens when your boss decides that your time is worth a little less than agreed – or, sometimes, nothing at all. If you’re earning less than the federal minimum wage or are told you’re not “eligible for overtime” […]
Credit repair services promise to make credit errors disappear – for a price. But accuracy is your right. Let’s be honest, few things feel as defeating as opening your credit report and seeing errors that tanked your credit score faster than a toddler drops a phone. But you can fix credit report errors yourself for […]
TransUnion SmartMove is only a tool. It can be helpful, but it’s not perfect. When you apply for a rental, your application may be processed through a screening service called TransUnion SmartMove, offered by TransUnion Rental Screening Solutions, Inc. (often referred to simply as SmartMove). Learn how SmartMove works, what kind of information it reports […]
This holiday, dig into the FCRA, stuffed with consumer protections and served with a side of dedicated consumer lawyers who make this main course worthy of appreciation. Thanksgiving is the holiday where we all gather to celebrate gratitude, food, and questionable life decisions, like trusting your cousin Steve to “just eyeball” the turkey’s internal temperature […]
A Checkr background check is the mysterious gatekeeper standing between you and your driver’s seat. You signed up to drive for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, or Instacart because you’re ready to make flexible income, set your own hours, and live the gig-life dream. But then… the email hits your inbox. “We regret to inform you that […]
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 […]