Sara Lee Recalls Coffee Cakes due to Undeclared Pecans
December 28, 2012
Sara Lee is recalling their Streusel Coffee Cake due to a common, potentially deadly allergen that they omitted from their ingredient list. Unfortunately, nuts such as
Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Reached in a Class Action Lawsuit Against Steve Madden for Sending Spam Texts
December 28, 2012
A $10 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit filed against shoe designer Steve Madden, Ltd., after allegations that countless
Lemons Top The Consumer Complaint List
December 27, 2012
In a list released by The Consumer Federation of America, (CFA) autos topped the list of consumer complaints. The CFA is
If You Need To Take Medical Leave, Don’t Worry Your Job Will Still Be There…
December 22, 2012
As an employee you are protected by the The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the California Family Rights Act
New Laws In 2013 Every Employee Should Know
December 22, 2012
Your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media passwords are off limits! Thanks to new Labor Code section 980 employers
Stop Telemarketers From Interrupting You At Dinner!
December 21, 2012
Just heard from a new client who says she keeps getting robocalls from a company promising to lower her credit card
Beware of the Payday Loans!
December 20, 2012
Many Payday Lenders bank on your need for fast cash that you probably can not pay back. And be forewarned
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
