Identity theft reaches all-time high

May 25, 2018 Philip Burgess

Identity theft reaches all-time high

Approximately 16.7 million Americans in 2017 were victimized by identity fraud, according to analysis conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research.


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The unbanked are scam targets, too

Apr 28, 2018 Philip Burgess

The unbanked are scam targets, too

The unbanked are in fraudsters' crosshairs, with prepaid cards under attack. 


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The risks of loan stacking

Mar 20, 2018 Philip Burgess

The risks of loan stacking

Loan stacking is fraught with risks that can backfire for lenders who engage in the practice, even when borrowers pass the underwriting process with flying colors.


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Financial illiteracy cost typical American nearly $1,200 last year

Feb 22, 2018 Walt Wojciechowski

Financial illiteracy cost typical American nearly $1,200 last year

Poor financial literacy cost the average consumer nearly $1,200 in 2017, according to a recent poll conducted by the National Financial Educators Council.


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Why rising rents in 2018 may not be problematic

Feb 20, 2018 Philip Burgess

Why rising rents in 2018 may not be problematic

Due to dwindling supply, 2018 could bring further increases in rent prices, a potential issue for the unbanked whom rely on regular rent payments to shore up their alternative credit reports.


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