Credit Mortgages & Finances

BBB Warns Investors, Home Buyers To Be Wary Of New Solicitations From Smart Solutions

Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The BBB is warning home buyers and investors about a new real estate venture by the owners of Smart Solutions Financial Services, the subject of a previous BBB alert.

Consumers Get Smart and Shred, Shred, Shred to Prevent Fraud

Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

More than 23,000 consumers and businesses participated in “Secure Your ID Day” on April 21 – 1.5 million pounds of documents were shredded at 75 free events around the United States and Canada.

AMT Auditing Services Broke Agreements On Mortgage Audits, Customers Tell BBB

Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

AMT Auditing Services of American Fork, Utah, charged homeowners hundreds of dollars for 'risk-free' mortgage audits, then either delayed refunds or never made them, customers told the BBB.

Basic Training for Your Money

Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Steve Repak left the Army in 1997 and was offered a job in finance, despite having $32,000 in credit card debt. His clients inspired him to get his finances in order.

BBB Warns of Lenders ‘Promise of Quick Cash’

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Austin City Council is holding a public hearing today to consider a new ordinance which would put tighter restrictions on where payday and auto loan lenders can do business.

BBB Study: Consumers Paying Scammers Thousands For Services They Can Do Themselves at No Cost

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Deeply indebted consumers are paying thousands of dollars to scammers to modify their credit reports, when they can do the same thing at little or no cost themselves, a BBB study reveals.

Top Tips to Get Your Finances in Order

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The FINRA National Financial Capability Study recently looked at the spending and saving habits of Americans and came up with some startling information.

In the News -- Tax Scams Strike in Tax Season

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In tax season, scams include phishing emails that appear to be from IRS as well as identity theft, reports Giselle Phelps of KDAF-TV. Know your preparer and watch the details, advises Jeannette Kopko of BBB in Dallas.

Complaints Down, But Huge Jump in Inquiries Means Shoppers Are Doing Their Homework

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Consumer savvy, smart shopping and common sense all had a great year. Consumers asked BBB for help more than 103 million times in 2011, up from 87 million in 2010 and the highest rate in the organization’s 100-year history.