Dynamic Guidance And Advocacy Throughout Northern Virginia
Discovering a hack or an unauthorized wire transfer in your bank account can make your stomach drop. When you report the fraud, most banks offer a standard solution: close the compromised account and open a new one. While this seems like a logical step, it often...
Autopay is a convenience that provides consumers with peace of mind. You receive a confirmation and trust that it’s one less thing you have to think about getting each month. But what happens when the company silently disables your payment, fails to notify you, and...
Buying a used car should not feel like a gamble. When you drive off a lot in Manassas or anywhere in Northern Virginia, you rely on that colorful safety inspection sticker on the windshield. It tells you the vehicle is safe for the road. Unfortunately, some shops...
The way we shop is changing. More and more people are doing a larger portion of their shopping online. Delivery day is often filled with excitement and anticipation. However, an increase in online shopping at Amazon and other retailers has also brought an increased...
Living in a rental home comes with certain expectations. You pay your rent on time and follow the rules. In return, your landlord must provide a safe and habitable environment. When property managers ignore necessary repairs, it creates more than just an...
For Northern Virginia consumers and business owners, protecting your credit history is vital. A clean report helps you secure loans, finance large purchases and even qualify for certain jobs. When you see an old, unpaid account lingering on your report longer than it...
As a consumer, there are two common options for making purchases. You can choose between using your debit card or your credit card. When it comes to safety and security, using a credit card for daily purchases is a wiser choice for many reasons. Credit cards prevent...
When a business closes or struggles to pay its bills, Virginia business owners and employees who were authorized users of the company credit cards could find themselves in financial trouble. Sometimes, credit card companies try to make any authorized users responsible...
In today’s marketplace, a good credit rating is essential. But how is it possible to get a good credit rating, if you are new to the marketplace and haven’t had a chance to earn it yet? In other words, how can parents help their children establish themselves with good...
Most people understand that identity theft can have a devastating impact on your financial portfolio and credit rating. However, identity theft can also lead to false criminal charges on your criminal record, even giving you a criminal record when you didn’t have one...
