Expect the Unexpected – When Catastrophic Events Occur
When we hear about catastrophic weather events on the news, our hearts go out to those communities. But when the TV trucks go away,…
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As a consumer, you need to protect yourself against scams and other threats to your financial livelihood. Our consumer protection articles keep you up to speed on the latest legislation and news regarding issues like identity theft and fraud. We work to raise awareness about these issues and give you the specific information you need to be prepared and guarded against these risks.
Hooray for the FTC!
Someone take note of my commentary as it is not often that I praise government intervention into the private sector. A big exception to…
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Spring Cleaning your Credit
We may have six more weeks of winter according to Punxutawney Phil, but many of you may already be starting to think about spring…
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Junk Mail from the Great Beyond
As someone who has lost a sibling, I know how painful reminders of a late loved one can be. Annoyances such as receiving junk…
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Predatory Holiday Loans
If you enter “Christmas Loans” into most search engines, you will get a long list of lenders offering extra cash for the holidays. Many…
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Promotional Offers for Credit
How many times have you been offered the opportunity to apply for a credit card? If you’re anything like me, it seems like anytime…
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You Should Pull your Credit Report!
Your credit report is an extremely important factor in becoming financially secure. There are many reasons why every consumer should pull their credit report…
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Protect Your ID And Save Your Credit
With just a little bit of knowledge, a thief can assume your identity, open accounts, obtain goods or services in your name and leave you to deal with the aftermath. This crime can temporarily lower your credit ratings making it harder to obtain credit and take you months to repair the damage, wasting money from your household budget. ClearPoint hosts Secure Your Identity events in conjunction with Protect Your Identity Week Oct. 16-22.
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