A New Bill That Could Change The Student Loan Debt Collection Rules
December 19, 2012
New legislation is being proposed that could change the debt collection system in for student loans. Under the new system, student
Are Data Brokers Behind Those Random Telemarketing Calls You Keep Getting?
December 19, 2012
The Federal Trade Commission, (FTC) has announced an investigation into nine data brokers, known as, Axciom, Corelogic, Datalogix, eBureau, ID Analytics, Intelius, Peekyou, Rapleaf
FTC Files Complaint Against Wyndham Hotels
December 19, 2012
The Federal Trade Commission, (FTC) has filed suit against Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and three of its subsidiaries, alleging failures to maintain reasonable
Are You Sick Of Surprise “Resort Fees”?
December 18, 2012
We are, too! We think the price that you agree to pay over the phone or online should be the
This is Debbie from Cardholder Services. Sound familiar?
December 18, 2012
Ugh! You pick up the phone, hear a silence, then a click, followed by a friendly sounding voice introducing themselves, sometimes
Are Fake Debt Collectors Calling You?
December 15, 2012
California resident, Ran Phantom allegedly ran a debt collection scam from his home, according to the Federal trade Commission (FTC). The defendants’ scheme involved
That Debt Collector Called You A Lazy Piece of What?!? The Law Says, Don’t Take That #t!!!!
December 14, 2012
If a debt collector has used profanity or yelled at you, do not get upset, get even! According to the
Sick of getting spam text messages?
December 13, 2012
You are not alone! According to Ferris Research, a market research firm that tracks mobile spam American cellphone owners received
Are Hotel Fees Eating Away At Your Travel Fun?
December 13, 2012
Have you booked a hotel room at a great price only to find out upon check-out that there was an
Help! I keep getting debt collectors calling me for someone else’s debt!
December 13, 2012
My office receives several calls a month from annoyed consumers, regarding debt collectors calling them about someone else’s debt. I
Tis The Season To Be Merry and Wise
December 12, 2012
The holiday travel season is upon us. Tis the season to be merry and cautious. Scammers love the holiday season
Is Your Employer A Bully?
December 11, 2012
Bullying is not a behavior that is restricted to the school yard. It can also happen in the office by adults
Are Debt Collectors Calling Your Employer?
December 11, 2012
Aggressive Debt Collectors know that having your co-workers or employer find out that you are being perused by debt collectors,
Checking Your Credit Report Can Save You From Identity Theft
December 11, 2012
Recently, a client contacted me regarding collection calls for debts that she did not recall incurring. According to her, she
Ignoring Debt Collectors Is Not The Answer
December 7, 2012
By ignoring debt collectors you could end up even further in the hole because of the interest fees and late charges being added
What To Expect During Your Personal Injury Case
December 6, 2012
After an accident in which you have suffered a personal injury and you have sought medical attention for your injuries,
What Type Of Personal Injury Case Do You Have?
December 5, 2012
When a personal injury results from someone else’s negligence, the injured party may be able to collect compensation for their
Bankruptcies On The Rise Due To Shrinking Household Incomes
December 5, 2012
Over the last few years the average median household income has dropped 4.8 percent to $50,964, according to a report by Sentier Research. If
Class Action Lawsuit Against GameStop Has Been Filed
December 5, 2012
A class action lawsuit has been filed against GameStop, alleging that they have been collecting and storing customers’ data, violating California
Reinstating vs Redeeming Your Repossessed Vehicle
December 4, 2012
Consumer have the right to “reinstate” their car loan by paying all amounts past due, plus any applicable delinquency charges,
Deleting Spam and Telemarketers From Your Life
December 4, 2012
Telemarketers, spam emails and spam texts have become heavily engrained into our everyday lives. So much so, that most of
Wrongful termination is the single most frequent labor claim
December 1, 2012
Due to the poor economy there have been an increasing amount of lay-offs and terminations, sparking a huge surge in wrongful termination lawsuits. A
