One controversial tactic in debt collection is a relatively new term, debt shaming. This involves some level of public disclosure by the collector to bring attention to a debtor who…
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Keeping your personal finances secure is more important now than ever. We keep locks on our doors, secure money in the bank, and shred financial documents before we throw them…
At credit.org, we are proud members of the NFCC. They recently published an excellent article about the current eviction moratoria in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, and we are proud…
As technology advances, there are new innovations that can help us organize our finances, save money, and stay caught up on paying our bills. For some people these changes are…
At credit.org, we’ve worked for years to help a growing number of unbanked Americans. Unbanked people have no checking or savings accounts. Being unbanked leads to extra expenses and difficulties…
We talked to Ingrid Case of AARP.org last year for an article, “3 Steps to Help You Get Out of Debt.” In the article, we talked about the growing number…
We’re often told a lot of statistics about debt in our economy. For example, it’s said the average consumer owes $9,000 in debt to credit card companies. Unfortunately, these statistics…
There are many budgeting methods people can use to effectively manage their money. For many of the people we help, the toughest part is knowing how to start. By using…
Unemployment continues to a major issue right now, with 31 million people collecting some sort of unemployment benefits [source]. When people’s incomes are interrupted, they often turn to us for…
It seems like every aspect of our lives has gotten more complicated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even preparing meals for your household is no simple matter; you want to avoid…
School is going to look different this year for many families. Some cities are planning to delay the start of the school year. Others are beginning with remote learning and…
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to affect most Americans, families’ normal summer vacation plans have been interrupted. During this difficult time, many families are considering staying home to avoid exposing…
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