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Consider This When Getting Tax Debt Settlement Help

Owing more money than you can afford to pay is scary. Owing that money to the government can be even scarier. While you may know that an Offer in Compromise is the only way to settle with the IRS for less than what you owe, what you may not know is that there is tax debt settlement help. But when dealing with money, you need to be careful who you ask for assistance. This is especially true if the government is involved. Continue reading

The 6 Tax Debt Solutions (and 1 Last Resort)

While debt can be daunting period, it can be even more dreadful when it’s the government you owe money. Whether the sum is large or small, you should not panic. There are a few tax debt solutions, at least one of which should work for your situation. Continue reading

How to Avoid The Grandparents Scam

Today, there are warnings everywhere that one should be careful with their money. The need for this is even more prominent in a world where not everyone plays by the rules. Unfortunately, someone may try to scam you out of your money. One such scheme, the grandparents scam, is especially important to look out for. Continue reading

How the Fair Credit Reporting Act Protects You and Your Credit Score

The Fair Credit Reporting Act was enacted by the Federal Trade Commission in 1970 to protect consumers in regards to their credit report.  You have certain rights enumerated in this act and, according to this law, you are entitled to seek reparations if any of these rights are violated.  But you can’t do that if you don’t know what these rights are. Continue reading