Buying a new vehicle is a major transaction for most Virginians, but worth it when you drive it home off the lot. You sign a lot of legal documents and spend a long time at the dealership. You might finance through the dealership’s financial division or with a bank....

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Credit-report correction: What does credit protection really mean?
You may hear credit firms advertising their “credit protection” services, but it is a misnomer to say that they protect consumer credit in a preventative way. While there are smart choices that YOU can make about your own behavior in the marketplace, a credit firm is...
Did your credit take a hit from credit-report errors? Fight back.
Most consumers expect to use credit for major purchases and needs. Common types of consumer credit include home mortgages, student loans, vehicle loans, home improvement loans, lines of credit and credit cards. People are careful to build good credit ratings through...
Homegrown Virginia debt collector settles charges of unlawful acts
In 1996, two bankers started giant debt-collection business Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC (PRA), with its headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, and other commonwealth offices in Danville and Hampton as well as in other states. In about 25 years, PRA has become one...