Your Credit Today

Angela sits down with Jacob Hipensteel to discuss the credit system, errors in reporting and how to resolve issues. Jacob is a consumer attorney licensed in Arizona. He's a partner and the director of litigation at McCarthy Law PC a national law firm that focuses on fighting.For the little guy, McCarthy Law fights for justice by suing banks, debt creditors, and collectors and credit reporting agencies for violations of consumer protection laws.What You Will Hear:What inspired Jacob to be a lawyerWhat a consumer attorney doesCommon credit report errors and resolution issuesCustomer service.  Credit report agencies customer vs consumerIdentity theftWhat attracted Jacob to consumer lawEarly financial literacy.  The envelope systemBest advice ever received.  Growth mindsetBecoming more financially fit.  Understanding budgeting and credit as toolsShocking and concerning facts about credit disputes and scoresAdvice for our youthQuotes:‘The whole system is set up in a way that they're not able to