14 Million Americans Face Utility Bills Going to Collections
A new analysis finds that higher home energy costs are pushing millions of Americans toward collections. Utility debt had reached or was... read more »
For nearly 20 years, Andrew has worked for financial institutions ranging from regionally focused investment organizations to some of the largest banks in the world. At Wells Fargo, Andrew was a Consultant within the Insight and Innovation division. A graduate of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, Andrew’s career quest has been promoting personal financial health and well-being. As a Staff Writer for BadCredit.org, Andrew seeks to educate and inform readers of solutions to help them on their path to financial freedom.
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A new analysis finds that higher home energy costs are pushing millions of Americans toward collections. Utility debt had reached or was... read more »
By: Andrew Allen • 8/18/26
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More credit card accounts are being opened for Americans with damaged credit, but those new accounts may come with costly strings attached. New... read more »
By: Andrew Allen • 8/17/26
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By: Andrew Allen • 7/28/26
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By: Andrew Allen • 7/24/26
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By: Andrew Allen • 7/15/26
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A new report from financial services corporation Fidelity reveals how Americans have been doing when it comes to building their nest eggs for... read more »
By: Andrew Allen • 7/6/26
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Buy now, pay later loans can look like an easy way to cover groceries, rent, or everyday purchases when money is tight. But Illinois lawmakers... read more »
By: Andrew Allen • 7/1/26