Although there are no foolproof methods for preventing identity theft, there are some steps that everyone can take to make it harder for criminals to target them and steal their personal information.
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About 1 in 3 Americans has had a debt turned over to collections. That’s 77 million people, many of whom have been arrested and sent to jail for their debt. This crisis impacts black and Latino communities the most, the ACLU says, because of longstanding gaps in poverty and wealth.
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The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Freedom Debt Relief of California. Get help if you've been a client of Freedom.
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How much does unemployment pay in CA? If you've found yourself out of work, make sure to file for unemployment benefits. If you quit, you lose your claim.
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For too many Americans, the credit reports relied on by banks, credit card companies, and other lenders contain significant mistakes. Regularly reviewing your reports and understanding the credit report dispute process can be critical in qualifying for credit and avoiding high interest rates.
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Bad credit car financing gives borrowers the opportunity to get a car when they might not otherwise be able to, but it comes with serious risks. Struggling to get financed for a car in California? Bankruptcy may be an option. Learn how bankruptcy wipes away debt, and how most filers get to keep their property.
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