Aug 10, 2020

Can Debt Collectors Take Your Coronavirus Stimulus Payment?

August 10th, 2020|Debt Issues|

Can Debt Collectors Take Your Coronavirus Stimulus Payment? With 20.5 million Americans out of work due to coronavirus shutdowns, Congress passed the CARES Act, which gave many people a $1,200 stimulus to help them get by during tough times. As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, many people are still struggling to pay regular bills; those [...]

Aug 3, 2020

Veterans Administration Suspending Debt Collection Action

August 3rd, 2020|Debt Issues|

Veterans Administration Suspending Debt Collection Action Some positive news from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA is suspending collection actions on all debts where the Department of the Treasury has jurisdiction through the end of 2020, according to a new report. This is welcome news for many Veterans in these hard times. According to [...]

Jul 27, 2020

Florida AG Shuts Down Telemarketing And Credit Reduction Scam

July 27th, 2020|Identity Thefts & Scams|

  Florida AG Shuts Down Telemarketing And Credit Reduction Scam The Federal Trade Commission and the Florida Attorney General recently announced that they had received a temporary order shuttering an Orlando based credit card interest rate reduction telemarketing scam and freezing assets. The FTC and the Florida Attorney General are pursuing both a permanent closure [...]

Jul 20, 2020

Covid-19 Has Not Stopped Credit Card Companies From Pursuing Wage Garnishment

July 20th, 2020|Debt Issues|

Covid-19 Has Not Stopped Credit Card Companies From Pursuing Wage Garnishment Recent reporting by ProPublica highlights the problems with wage garnishment from debt collectors that working Americans have faced during the current COVID-19 outbreak. As the country begins to reopen, however, relief from wage garnishment may not be right around the corner. The Reality of [...]

Jul 13, 2020

Top 6 Ways to Avoid Coronavirus Scammers from Ruining Your Credit

July 13th, 2020|Identity Thefts & Scams|

Top 6 Ways to Avoid Coronavirus Scammers from Ruining Your Credit COVID-19 has caused global uncertainty and disruption, with an unprecedented effect on daily living. As people are dealing with the fear of health and income concerns, they are turning to federal and state governments for the support and aid that is needed in these [...]

Jun 26, 2020

Is Your Identity in Danger? A Credit Lawyers Can help.

June 26th, 2020|Identity Thefts & Scams|

Is Your Identity in Danger? A Credit Lawyers Can help. As digital access has changed the way we do business, there are potential consequences to the never-ending flow of information. Identity theft is an increasing concern, especially with how quickly hackers can access personal information. If you suspect that your information might be compromised, then [...]

Jun 12, 2020

Is There a Difference Between Credit Repair and Credit Counseling?

June 12th, 2020|Credit Repair|

Is There a Difference Between Credit Repair and Credit Counseling? Having a good credit score is essential if you want to take control of your financial life. Not only does good credit give you access to lower interest rates, but you can also qualify for the credit cards, loans, and mortgages that are needed for [...]

May 10, 2020

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes New Rules to Combat Improper Debt Collection

May 10th, 2020|Debt Issues|

Recent reporting by The Hill reveals that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed new changes to the ways that debt collectors may contact consumers. The proposed rule changes also limit litigation that Debt Collectors may initiate as well as what information they may refer to Credit Reporting Agencies.  Debt collectors have long harassed [...]

Apr 27, 2020

Top 5 ways to Handle Credit Issues During COVID-19

April 27th, 2020|Credit Score, Debt Issues|

This week, 5.245 million new jobless claims were filed in the United States, which means that 22 million people have lost their jobs in the past month. In a few weeks, the unemployment rate has skyrocketed to nearly 18% due to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. With so many people out of work, [...]

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