VantageScore® has gained popularity as a developer of credit scores. Their model is able to be consistent through all 3 credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). They do not lower their credit standards. More than 8 billion credit scores were used with this company in a one-year period. The 3 credit bureaus are the only licensees of their credit score model. This company can be a useful tool in monitoring your credit score.

Paternity is the legal relationship between a father and child. There are various ways to establish paternity, including a paternity affidavit or court order. Paternity can also be presumed if the child was born during the marriage. See IC 31-14 for laws on establishing paternity in Indiana.

In January of 2017, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued TCF National Bank for tricking consumers into getting expensive overdraft protection. Banks are not allowed to charge you overdraft fees on ATM transactions and one-time debit card transactions unless they get your consent first. The lawsuit states that TCF was violating the Electronic Funds Transfer Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and the Consumer Protection Act.