A lead generation company that collected sensitive information from millions of consumers under the guise of connecting them with lenders will pay $1.5 million in civil penalties and face restrictions on their operations as a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit. The FTC’s complaint alleges that since at least 2012, ITMedia Solutions LLC, a …
Even the savviest budgeter occasionally runs into a circumstance they’re simply unprepared for, which is where a personal loan may come in handy. Common personal loan uses include covering an unexpected medical expense or home repair or even managing existing debt. Borrowing money vs. paying cash isn’t ideal, but if you need cash ASAP and …
credit reporting company Experian, they’re growing faster than any other type of debt, with the second quarter of 2019 alone seeing a collective balance of $305 billion in the U.S. Experian goes on to say that this number is double the growth of credit card debt. One of the most popular reasons to take out …
By Jocelyn Baird, NextAdvisor.com There comes a time in many people’s lives when they need more money than they have. Sometimes a credit card can be a quick solution, but there are situations where credit cards just won’t work, and taking out a loan looks like the smartest option. All loans are not created equal, …
“Dear Steve, my ex boss borrowed me 1600.00 for a car, we made a personal contract between the two of us that he printed of the internet, i no longer work for him and it did not end well, on the contract it states i will pay 150.00 a month until paid in full, it …
“Dear Steve, My wife has personal loan and credit card and she has lost job and she will be going back to home with kids as i have very small job where i cannot pay all her dues . My wife is on my visa and she has personal loan and she was working and …
“Dear Steve, I am being sued for a $700 personal loan from my ex-husband’s stepfather from May of 2005. I do not remember borrowing the money, but have found bank records that I did indeed borrow the money and also paid back $100 of it in October of 2005. He had never attempted to contact …
“Dear Steve, I am recently married and have $12,000 in credit card debt. I would like to take out a personal loan with a lower interest rate to get it paid within the next 2 1/2 years…much quicker. My husband is worried that it will affect our credit score and we won’t be able to …