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Can my stimulus payment be taken to pay restitution judgments?
A reader is wondering if his stimulus check could be…
April 5, 2021
Can my stimulus check be seized if there is a court order to pay debt?
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March 8, 2021
What to do if someone obtained your credit report without permission
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What to do if an FCRA investigation is not conducted fairly
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Why is a disputed collection account still on my credit report?
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Should I pay off a collections account to preserve the age of my credit history?
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Online puppy scams can compromise your card information
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