Affordable Care Act will not eliminate overwhelming medical debt
A great deal of controversy surrounded the creation of the Affordable Care Act. This piece of legislation, also known as […]
Holiday spending, leftover holiday debt and you
It is the end of January. As a result, you are probably receiving bills associated with holiday spending in your
Credit Tips From The National Association of Consumer Advocates
The National Association of Consumer Advocates has written a five-step guide to improving your credit score. The guide rather useful, in particular
The Top 5 Things That You Should Not Do When Sued
The longer I practice law, the longer my list of “what not to do” becomes. Here’s my updated list of
The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act Has Expired — What It Means For You
In 2007, Congress enacted the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act. It was designed to remove the negative tax consequences of
Ocwen Enters Into Multi-Billion Dollar Consent Order For Mortgage Servicing Misdeeds
Ocwen is the latest mortgage servicer to enter into a consent order with the CFPB and 49 of the 50
Los Angeles Sues Everyone
Well, not quite. The city of Los Angeles has filed lawsuits against Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Bank of America for discriminatory
CFPB’s Mortgage Disclosure Rules Need Work
I normally applaud the CFPB for its aggressive regulation and its attempts to expand its regulatory reach. When the CFPB
Loan modification options for heirs inheriting mortgages
If a loved one has died and left his or her home to you, the gesture may seem overwhelming for
Debt Collection, Debt Buyers, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The CFPB has issued a request for comments regarding debt collection practices. This is the first step in the CFPB’s rule making