Category: Wise Advice

Death & Debt

Written by Andy Wise on June 19, 2020. Posted in Wise Advice.

When a loved one dies, his or her debt doesn’t disappear. That doesn’t necessarily mean you’re responsible for it, either.

Mortgage assistance in the age of coronavirus

Written by Andy Wise on April 15, 2020. Posted in Wise Advice.

Before the bank takes your keys, you should know that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act offers two types of protection for home loans, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Cash advance/payday loans are NOT a COVID relief option

Written by Andy Wise on April 14, 2020. Posted in Wise Advice.

A Facebook follower’s struggle illustrates why these gimmicks are trap doors in times like these.

Clock’s Ticking on Small Business Coronavirus Relief

Written by Andy Wise on April 9, 2020. Posted in Wise Advice.

Businesses are confused. Bankers are confused. It’s going to take some time before the Small Business Administration (SBA) can guarantee what it can do for struggling Mid-South companies.

REAL Coronavirus Small Business Relief

Written by Andy Wise on April 4, 2020. Posted in Wise Advice.

Wave away the fog of fake news and scams. This #WiseAdvice is where to start for legitimate loans and relief for small businesses.

Going Out Of Business Sales: the rules & the right ways to shop them

Written by Andy Wise on December 5, 2019. Posted in Wise Advice.

The recent demise of Sports Authority and its going out of business sales mean it’s time to remind you of the rules — and your consumer rights.

AT&T agrees to reimburse customers for ‘data throttling’

Written by Andy Wise on November 15, 2019. Posted in Wise Advice.

I’ll believe it when I see it. That’s why I’m asking those of you who signed up for an AT&T unlimited data plan before 2011 to let me know if you receive either a check or an account credit over the next few months.