Consumer Protection

Q. Because of family emergencies the last couple years, I messed up and took out payday loans. I have seven and the interest is so high I’m falling behind...

You’re working on your computer when, suddenly, a message pops up on the screen: “Virus detected! Call now for a free security scan and to repair your devic...

To protect consumers, some protections and laws have been put in place. Below we discuss three that pertain to debt collection, telemarketing, and fair credi...

Q. Can Creditors Sell Part of a Debt to Collection Agencies? Is that legal? Hello, I...

Q. Is it ok for the collection agency to do this? My husband and I are...

Q. What are the consequences of bankruptcy?Dear Reader,Bankruptcy is a legal process that...

It may not seem like the data your small business accumulates would be sufficient to draw the attention of cyber criminals. But, data hacking is a growing conce...

The recent data breach at Equifax (one of the nation’s three credit reporting agencies) was also the largest, exposing 143 million American consumers’ sensi...

Q. What are the options for someone who cosigned on a car loan for a vehicle that is now inoperable and repossessed?...

If you are falling into a financial crisis, there are certain steps you can take to help you regain control of your financial situation. On...