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3Hotdogs

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10. BBB is a useless as my left nut. If you research anything on BBB, go back about 10 pages to learn

Reply to progree (Reply #9)

Thu Apr 20, 2023, 11:06 PM

Apr 2023

the true business practices of the company you plan to work with.

Caveat, that doesn't mean that every business you research on BBB is a bad company. Rather, some companies hire drones to post positive reviews on a company. You have to scroll through about 10 pages of bullshit to get the true picture.

Also, check your state attorney general's office for records of complaints and actions against particular companies.

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Debt consolidation loans? [View all] grumpyduck Apr 2023 OP

The only stuff... 2naSalit Apr 2023 #1

The only loan you should be getting should be a known banking/financial institutions - they do Bev54 Apr 2023 #2

yes, I did my consolidation loan with the credit union that I had already been with for a number of Meadowoak Apr 2023 #4

I have in the past, if they are offering a good rate, I'd consider it. Consolidating and then Meadowoak Apr 2023 #3

I would trust USAA werdna Apr 2023 #5

Is the problem mathematical or psychological? FBaggins Apr 2023 #6

This is a math question, pretty much A HERETIC I AM Apr 2023 #7

Is this in relation to credit scores, or just reducing the interest you're paying? Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2023 #8

Check with the BBB if its some spammer or radio advertiser you've never heard of progree Apr 2023 #9

BBB is a useless as my left nut. If you research anything on BBB, go back about 10 pages to learn 3Hotdogs Apr 2023 #10

I wouldn't take a positive grade from the BBB as an all clear, everything's great sign progree Apr 2023 #12

There are credit card companies that offer 0% consolidation loans for 12 to 18 months. 3Hotdogs Apr 2023 #11