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Here’s how credit card companies are helping customers impacted by coronavirus

Restaurants, bars, stores, schools, and theme parks across the country shut down this week amidst an outbreak of the coronavirus, known by the scientific name COVID-19. With so many places closing their doors, the economic impact of this global pandemic is likely to be massive. If your small business is shut down, if you’re temporarily or …

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8 Tips for Getting the Most From Your Travel Rewards Credit Cards

Six years ago, Taylor Whetstone, a 32-year-old nurse practitioner from Columbus, Ohio, started using a credit card to pay for gas because her employer would reimburse her for work-related driving. While the free gas was a nice work benefit, Whetstone was more excited by another unexpected perk – the travel rewards points she was racking …

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Here’s How a Virtual Credit Card Can Protect Your Credit

Typing your credit card number when making an online purchase can be a nerve-wracking experience. What if a hacker is “watching” and is able to obtain your personal financial information? Luckily, a product called a “virtual credit card” has been developed to help out in these situations. Here’s how a virtual credit card can help protect …

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Consumers Can Now Apply for Credit Entirely via Text Message

Is this really a good thing for consumers? TransUnion thanks so. Press Release Consumers seeking even more convenient and relevant credit offers will benefit from TransUnion’s latest enhancements to its Mobile Offers NowSM solution. The solution removes barriers and friction by helping consumers secure instant access to prequalified credit offers through a completely SMS-enabled mobile …

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CFPB Caught Jared and Others Opening Accounts Without Permission

Ever since my first day helping people with debt problems it seems there has always been a Sterling Jewelry account involved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken action against Sterling Jewelry for credit issues. “The Bureau’s and the State’s parallel investigations found that Sterling violated the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 by …

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