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01/04/2013
Old debt follows some consumers into the new year. There is no quick fix for financial resolutions and companies that make unrealistic guarantees probably can’t deliver.
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03/31/2012
Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington offers tips to improve credit scores
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01/13/2011
Schemes Target Finances
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01/10/2011
Advance fee loan scams prey on consumers and business owners who are struggling financially; ads and websites promise easy loans, credit cards, and other financing offers—regardless of credit history.
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01/07/2011
Consumers seeking debt-relief call toll-free numbers featured in ads and sign up for programs solicited by telemarketers. In some cases, consumers pay hundreds in advance fees, but receive little to no assistance and end up even deeper in debt.
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01/07/2011
Sometimes the "debt collector" calling turns out to be an identity thief who is trying to get you to divulge personal or financial information
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12/30/2010
BBB Offers Managing Credit – Made Simpler
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08/03/2010
Payday Loans Cost a Lot For a Little
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05/18/2010
Managing credit can seem like a daunting task, but Better Business Bureau has created a new program to help.
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10/09/2009
Seattle-based H&K Financial Has Unanswered Complaints and BBB's Attention
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11/01/2006
The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 launched a new era: With limited exceptions, people who plan to file for bankruptcy protection must get credit counseling from a government-approved organization within 180 days before they file. They also must complete a debtor education course to have their debts discharged.
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12/01/2005
Reputable credit counseling organizations employ counselors who are certified and trained in consumer credit, money and debt management, and budgeting. Those organizations that are nonprofit have a legal obligation to provide education and counseling.
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12/01/2005
Having trouble paying your bills? Getting dunning notices from creditors? Are your accounts being turned over to debt collectors? Are you worried about losing your home or your car?
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12/01/2005
Living paycheck to paycheck? Worried about debt collectors? Can’t seem to develop a workable budget, let alone save money for retirement? If this sounds familiar, you may want to consider the services of a credit counselor
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03/01/2001
It's become an all-too-familiar headline and lead story - job cuts, dot.com failures, corporate restructuring and lay-offs.
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