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Due to the financial hardships caused by the pandemic, the three nationwide consumer credit reporting agencies (Experian, Equifax and Trans Union) are extending free weekly credit reports for an additional year until April 20, 2022. Weekly free credit reports can […]

Throughout the pandemic, scammers have been filing claims for unemployment benefits using the names and personal information of people who have not filed claims. The victims find out about it when they receive notice from the state unemployment office or […]

Have you received a letter from a debt collector saying you owe money on a debt that you do not agree you owe? If so, do not ignore this letter. A letter from a debt collector will say you have […]

During this very stressful time, many consumers are unable to make their monthly rent payments and are worried about being evicted. However, many jurisdictions have postponed eviction proceedings during the COVID-19 crisis, prohibited utility shut-offs, limited late fees that can […]

Vaccinations, tests, or treatments – as of April 2020, there is no COVID-19 specific treatment or vaccine. Anyone claiming otherwise is not being truthful. Direct specific questions about your personal health to your doctor, and seek general information about COVID-19 […]

Below are tips and suggestions for scams to watch out for: Robocalls – do not respond to them, press any buttons, or provide any information. Hang up. Emails and texts – Be very wary of any messages about checks from […]

Experian, Equifax and TransUnion announced they are offering free credit reports to all Americans on a weekly basis in order to monitor your financial health during hardships from Covid-19. The free credit reports will be available at AnnualCreditReport.com through April, […]

Congress passed the CARES Act, which now provides several protections for consumers who have a federally insured mortgage loan. These “federally backed mortgages” that are eligible for assistance under the CARES Act include mortgages for single-family homes that are: purchased […]

Pursuant to the March 13, 2020 Emergency Order of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission utilities cannot be turned off during the pendency of Governor Wolf’s Proclamation of Disaster Emergency. This is very important for those struggling to make utility payments […]

During this very difficult time, so much of our attention is rightly focused on trying to stay well. As a result, we may not be as attuned to other aspects of our personal lives. However, identity theft remains a serious […]