Credit card debtor rights in Illinois
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, credit card companies have taken steps to limit consumer rights in the event […]
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Tax debts may be eligible for discharge with bankruptcy
Illinois residents who have outstanding tax debts may be interested in ways to discharge those debts through bankruptcy. While this
DOJ Announces $50 Million Settlement With JP Morgan Chase Over Robosigned Docs In Bankruptcy Cases
According to the DOJ’s press release, JP Morgan Chase has agreed to a $50 million settlement with the U.S. Trustee Program.
Mandatory Arbitration and Credit Card Companies
The Washington Post ran an article today entitled, “Why it’s nearly impossible for you to sue your credit card company.” It discusses
Can They Really Call Me This Much?
In my experience, many of my clients are plagued by collection calls. Many of these calls violate a bankrupcty discharge,
When cancelled debt is treated as taxable income
An Iowa resident who receives forgiveness for part or all of one or more outstanding debts by a creditor might
Working with collection agencies for reduced payments
People in Illinois who have outstanding credit card or other financial obligations may be able to negotiate with debt collectors
National Consumer Law Center to CFPB: Ban The Collection Of Time-Barred Debt
The National Consumer Law Center has issued a policy paper entitled, “Zombie Debt: What the CFPB Should Do About Attempts To Collect
Understanding the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
Illinois residents who are struggling with credit card debt may be interested in information on the types of personal bankruptcy
CFPB To Issue New Rules For Payday Lenders
According to an article in the New York Times, the Consumer Financial Bureau is set to release its first set