Tag Archives: privacy

Credit Bureau Fails Again

Posted on December 6, 2014 by

Credit reporting agency sued by State Mississippi has sued credit reporting giant Experian, alleging sweeping errors in the company’s data and routine violations of consumer protection laws. Mississippi’s action — and a previously unreported multi-state investigation of credit bureaus led … Continue reading →

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Credit Check Errors Go Unchecked!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Americans are virtually powerless to correct damaging mistakes in their credit reports because of loopholes and obstacles in the federal law governing credit-reporting agencies, an Ohio newspaper reported. The lack of government regulation allows errors that wrongly deny thousands of … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Just About Credit, It’s About Finances!

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

Seems there is a great deal more month left when the money runs short, especially in today’s economy.  And seriously, I wonder where I spent it all. Up comes that dreaded word, BUDGET!  I know, we all talk about doing … Continue reading →

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Protect Your Credit Privacy – Opt Out!

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

If you’ve ever wondered why you receive solicitations for credit in the mail, it’s because your personal credit information is being sold by the credit bureaus (Equifax, Trans Union & Experian).  They have gathered an enormous amount of credit, employment, … Continue reading →

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