Adam West

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Adam West

About the Author

Adam West is a finance editor for BadCredit.org, where he has interviewed over 500 financial experts and industry movers and shakers to report the latest information, news, and advice on topics related to helping subprime borrowers achieve greater financial literacy and improved credit scores. Adam has more than a dozen years of editing, writing, and graphic design experience for award-winning print and online publications, and specializes in the areas of credit scores, subprime financial products and services, and financial education.

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FTC: Alleged Credit Repair Scheme Collected Nearly $200M Before Court Shut It Down

FTC Moves to Stop Alleged $200M Credit Repair Scheme

Credit Glory promised better credit scores. The Federal Trade Commission says it instead charged people illegal fees, collecting nearly $200... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/12/26

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HOA Foreclosure Filings Surge Nearly 40% in Two Years

HOA Foreclosure Filings Jump Nearly 40% in Two Years

In some states, falling behind on homeowners association (HOA) dues could lead to foreclosure on your home or condo, even if you have kept up... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/11/26

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49% of Parents Delay Bills or Sacrifice Necessities for Back-to-School Costs

49% of Parents Delay Bills or Sacrifice Necessities for Back-to-School Costs

Back-to-school season is here. And while this time is typically filled with excitement of the prospects of a new season and school year ahead,... read more »

By: Lynn Cadet • 8/11/26

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Some Equifax Customers Can Claim Up to $600 by Sept. 1

Some Equifax Customers Can Claim Up to $600 by Sept. 1

Duplicate collection accounts can devastate credit scores. Now, roughly 37,000 consumers caught in an alleged Equifax reporting error may be... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/10/26

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Auto Loan Payments Have Jumped Nearly 40% Since 2019

Auto Loan Payments Have Jumped Nearly 40% Since 2019

The average monthly payment on a new vehicle loan has climbed to $785 a month, up almost 40% since 2019, according to TransUnion’s Q2 2026 Credit... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/6/26

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OppFi Bank Deal Could Bring 195% APR Loans Nationwide

OppFi Bank Could Bring Triple-Digit Loans Nationwide

OppFi could bring loans with APRs as high as 195% to borrowers nationwide if federal regulators approve its proposed acquisition of BNC National... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/5/26

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51% of Prediction Market Users Borrowed Money to Fund Bets

51% of Prediction Market Users Borrowed Money to Fund Bets

As prediction markets expand across sports, politics, and current events, some Americans are using them for more than entertainment. They are... read more »

By: Lynn Cadet • 8/5/26

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Personal Bankruptcies Rise 12% as Financial Pressure Builds

Personal Bankruptcies Rise 12% as Financial Pressure Builds

Americans filed for bankruptcy far more often in 2025 than they did in 2024, continuing a trend in non-business bankruptcy filings that has seen... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 8/4/26

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