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Last week, our blog began discussing how even though people are understandably inclined to devote little time to reviewing their credit card statement, this can actually prove to be a mistake given how credit card companies are notorious for making billing mistakes....
When the first of the month rolls around, many people are hesitant to approach their mailboxes. That's because it marks the start of a new billing cycle, meaning statements for everything from mortgages and utilities to car payments and, of course, credit cards will...
Under a Feb. 14 court-approved stipulation between the Federal Trade Commission or FTC and GC Services, LP, the large third-party debt collector will pay to the U.S. Treasury a $700,000 civil penalty for student-loan collection practices that allegedly violated...
Paying credit card debt is widely considered as a hassle by most credit card holders. Not only do creditors send you constant payment notifications but you also need to source finances within a short duration. Nevertheless, there are circumstances when card holders...
The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (CARD Act) implemented new rules for credit card companies. In doing so, the CARD Act provided several protections for credit card owners and applicants - particularly with regard to interest...
Many Florida residents understand the frustration of keeping on top of credit card bills. The first step to controlling the problem and creating a plan to eliminate debts requires a person to make a list of every source of debt, including car loans, credit card...
It is scary to face losing your home. But if you own your home, creditors cannot take it. If you have a lien or mortgage on your home then it depends on the lender. What you can keep also depends on whether you live in an incorporated or unincorporated area. If you...
Last week, our blog began discussing how even though people might understandably feel powerless when dealing with insurance companies, which have seemingly inexhaustible resources at their disposal, they should nevertheless derive comfort from the fact that they are...
Whether most people realize it or not, there are certain entities that they are not only wary of interacting with, but which also cause them to feel a certain powerlessness in the event of any conflict. While regulatory agencies or law enforcement agencies certainly...
These days, most of us can't imagine leaving the house -- let alone the room -- without our smartphones safely tucked away in our hands or pockets. That's because these devices not only grant us immediate access to the internet, email and social media, but also ensure...