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A First-Timer’s Guide to Spotting Card Skimmers
Learn how card skimmers work, how to check ATMs and gas pumps for tampering before you pay, and what to do if your card details get stolen.
Joanna Kosinska
Why Did I Get an Adverse Action Notice in the Mail?
An adverse action notice explains a credit denial and what to do next. Learn what federal law requires the letter to include and how to use its details.
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Before You Sign a Personal Loan: What to Check
A checklist to run before signing a personal loan: the APR, fees, prepayment penalties, collateral and the disclosures to read first.
Alabama Extension
Filing a CFPB Complaint for Beginners
A starter guide to filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: what to include, response deadlines, and what comes next.
Dave Meier
Student Card or Secured Card: Which Should You Get First?
Student cards require enrollment but no deposit. Secured cards cost cash upfront but accept non-students. Compare eligibility, fees and credit building.
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A Timeline for a Lost or Stolen Credit Card
What to do when a credit card goes missing, hour by hour: locking the card, reporting it, updating payments and watching your credit report.
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