Tag Archives: credit repair
Florida residents urged to save and cut back spending
What will you do with your tax return when it arrives? You may be tempted to spend it, but if you’re like at least three quarters of South Floridians (according to a poll by dealnews.com), you’ll be using your tax refund to pay down the balances from credit cards and other debt, or adding… Read More »
High student loan rates can make paying down debts difficult
People in Florida who struggle with credit card debt and pay lots of interest in other types of loans may have had the opportunity to refinance their debt — sometimes avoiding personal bankruptcy in the process. But while people in Fort Lauderdale and around the country have been able to refinance mortgages, car loans… Read More »
Florida highest in growing identity theft problem
With so many people still facing serious financial challenges in this economy, criminals are getting bolder and more creative in their methods of stealing money and personal information. According to Equifax, identity theft is a growing problem that’s only expected to get worse. An official from Equifax says that identity fraud in the country… Read More »
“Bogus” credit repair business closed and fined $6.4 million
A Florida federal district court has found a “credit repair” operation in contempt after it continued to operate in spite of a court order that required it to stop promoting its “bogus credit repair products and services” The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged them with a continuing violation of the court order. The defendants… Read More »