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Overdraft Protection…Should You Opt In?

August 24th, 2010 by Ronnica Rothe

You may have seen signs posted or information on your bank or credit union’s website about not being left out without overdraft protection. What is this all about? Read the rest of this entry »

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Vision Credit Receives City of Raleigh Grant

June 3rd, 2010 by Kenneth Long

Vision Credit Education, Inc. has been notified that the Grants Committee of the Human Relations Commission has recommended a $3,000 grant for the upcoming fiscal year. The purpose of the grant is to expand the volunteer income tax assistance program (VITA) to include more Raleigh residents. Read the rest of this entry »

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Bank of America Checking Balances Finally Accurate

May 10th, 2010 by Kenneth Long

One of Bank of America’s better known commercials indicated how quickly a transaction posted to your online banking console. One source of angst for many unsuspecting customers was that many bill payments did not reflect on the “Account Activity” summary even though these were reflected in the “Outgoing Payments” section of online “Bill Pay” for the same day.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Attorney General Shuts Down Allegro

March 2nd, 2010 by Kenneth Long

It may sound like a broken record but another large debt settlement company has been seized following an investigation into company practices. Allegro Law LLC and Allegro Financial Services LLC have been shuttered by regulators with the assets coming under seizure by the court. Read the rest of this entry »

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Vision Receives Triangle Gives Back Grant

March 2nd, 2010 by Kenneth Long

Vision Credit Education has received the Give Back Monthly Giveaway for February, courtesy of the Triangle Gives Back initiative. Vision was chosen among the Triangle area nonprofit organizations that frequently update our community events. Read the rest of this entry »

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