June 5th, 2008 by Kenneth Long
Maryland residents now have a new hotline devoted to financial counseling. This collaboration between nonprofit organizations gives residents a source for budget advice and credit counseling. Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Credit Repair, Homeownership |
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May 27th, 2008 by Kenneth Long
A credit repair scheme operating in North Carolina has been charged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for violations of federal law. Home Buyers Consulting Network (HBCN) faced a civil judgment of $573,000 and $40,000 in restitution. Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Consumer Protection, Credit Repair, Homeownership |
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May 22nd, 2008 by Kenneth Long
We see the ads on television about debt management companies, debt settlement firms and bankruptcy attorneys. Each of these companies sells a specific service. So how do you know what service you need? An educational charity can help you discover your best options through a counseling session without the sales pitch. Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Consumer Protection, Credit Repair, Debt Management |
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February 7th, 2008 by Kenneth Long
In cooperation with Fiscal Progress and Freddie Mac, Vision Credit Education will be providing free credit reports, including free scores to prospective first-time homeowners. You may get free Experian and TransUnion credit reports to evaluate your creditworthiness. Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Credit Repair, Credit Scores |
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