Consumers need to pay attention to alerts from their bank, as more credit card issuers are cutting credit limits and closing cards.
Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press
Car loan borrowers face challenges getting economic relief
The COVID-19 recession is making it hard for some consumers to manage their car payments. Borrowers must contact their lenders to request relief.
As talk builds for second stimulus, questions remain about first payout
Talk of a second, more limited round of stimulus checks is building but consumers are still confused by some prepaid cards and scams.
Disappearing cash scares consumers in COVID-19 era
Mobile banking is attracting novice customers in the COVID-19 era, and scammers spot an easy mark. Here’s how to protect yourself.
What should you do if you lost or threw away your stimulus?
The IRSĀ said people who have destroyed their Visa prepaid debit cards can request a free replacement through MetaBank. The fee had been $7.50.
Student loan glitch affected up to 5 million credit scores
A Michigan man saw a shocking drop in his credit score after a mishap relating to a loan servicer’s reporting of student loan debt relief.
Adjustable-rate mortgages might not be the deals you think they are
Borrowers need to know how their rate will change if it’s pegged to the London Interbank Offered Rate or LIBOR, which will go away by the end of 2021.
This couple lost thousands in deposits and fees for spoiled dream wedding
June brides are now juggling how and when they can get married in a time of COVID-19 and social distancing. Many losing big deposits in the process.
Haven’t gotten a coronavirus relief check? Some must act to get their money.
The IRS said millions of low-income people, homeless people and others who aren’t required to file a tax return may be eligible for coronavirus relief.
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