Spokeo v. Robins: Privacy and Rights to Public Information
Oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court case Spokeo v. Robins are scheduled to be heard on November 2. If you haven’t […]
Can a Credit Score Alter Your Chances of Finding Love?
When it comes to “perfect” relationships, many people imagine romantic dates and getaways, bouquets of roses, and nice walks on
Collection Lawsuits Disproportionately Affect Black Neighborhoods
Financial distress can happen to anybody at any time, but new analysis by ProPublica reveals that black neighborhoods are drastically more likely
Security-chipped Credit Cards Will Become the New Standard
On October 1, 2015, the standard for credit and debit cards will be renewed. Security chips will become the new
Return of the Homebuyer
The ups and downs of the housing market have greatly influenced America’s economy over the last decade. After taking a
Residential Credit Solutions Ordered to Pay $1.5M in Punitive Damages
Earlier this year, Alena Hammer, a resident of Illinois’ DuPage County for the past 27 years, was awarded a total
CFPB Takes Action Against Encore Capital Group and Portfolio Recovery Associates
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on September 9, 2015 that it has taken action against Encore Capital Group
OMG! Did you know the Telephone Consumer Protection Act Applies to Text Messages?
Many of us have, at one point or another, received an unsolicited call to our cell phones. Whether they come
What Do I Do if Creditors Harass Me After I Have Filed for Bankruptcy?
One of the benefits of filing for bankruptcy is the protection of the automatic stay. During the bankruptcy process, creditors
Steps That Service Members (And Others) Can Take To Protect Their Credit
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, service members have submitted 650 complaints about credit reporting since 2012. One in six