This paper explains credit, including definitions, places where you can get credit and answers to frequently asked questions.

Many upset consumers think that the constant flood of phone calls will magically stop if they add their number to the Do Not Call Registry, but they are often unhappy with the outcome. These are some exceptions that allow ...

Some companies use a free trial period as a sales tactic to get you to spend your hard-earned money on their product or service. But if you forget to cancel it, return it, or notify the company by a certain date, you could ...

As you shop around for a new place, be on guard against scammers who list fake places to live. Scammers advertise rentals that either don’t exist or aren’t available to trick you into sending money and giving over personal ...

Every year, thousands of consumers lose money to telephone scams. While there are legitimate companies who attempt to contact you by phone offering their products and services, con artists are using the phone as a tool to ...

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is receiving a large number of calls from consumers who have cancelled hotel reservations and property rentals due to travel restrictions or the declared State of Emergency. ...

People spend more when paying with plastic than they would when paying with cash. Here are some potential credit pitfalls to keep in mind during shopping sprees.

Smartphones have become an extension of ourselves. Virtually anything can be done with them, from social networking to paying bills or shopping. But beware smartphone addicts! These “mini computers” are often the weakest ...

Most timeshare resale scams begin with an unsolicited phone call. If you receive unsolicited offers to sell your timeshare, you should be skeptical and proceed with caution. Property records are open to the public and ...