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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.
Dirk Ingo Franke
Getting Started With a Credit Freeze for Your Child
How to check whether your child has a credit file, freeze it free at all three bureaus, and lift the freeze when your child is grown.
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How Student Credit Cards Work and Who Can Qualify
Student credit cards follow special federal rules, especially for applicants under 21. Learn who qualifies and what to compare before applying.