The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was enacted in 1977 to protect consumers from abusive and deceptive practices by debt collectors. FDCPA is designed to provide consumers...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 05/08/2023
Keeping old credit cards open can help improve your credit. However, if you don't use the card enough, the card issuer may cancel your account without your knowledge. If you want...
Identity theft is not limited to criminals opening credit cards and collecting debts in your name - your return is also at risk. While the IRS works hard to combat fraudulent returns,...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 07/09/2022
Everyone has a personal credit history. Personal credit history must be separated from their business credit for small business owners. As individuals, the errors in personal credit...
Everyone that thinks criminals compromise their personal information can restrict all access to their credit report. You can do this by requesting a freeze by all three national credit...
One of the most important things one need not joke with is a credit score; especially if you have needs that involve borrowing money. Refusal to pay a debt might reduce your...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 11/28/2021
If you want to restrict others from viewing your credit report, a credit freeze is the right step. While this is an extreme step, it is necessary in some cases, for instance, when...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 10/24/2021
Since lending is a risky endeavor, lenders are usually interested in lending money to people with good credit history. It is not surprising as good credit implies that someone will...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 10/19/2021
One aspect of credit reporting rules that can cause more problems than any other is eliminating paid negative listings or, rather, lack of removal. The logic seems to suggest that...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 07/17/2021