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 […]
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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
2015 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award to Attorney Ahmad T. Sulaiman
Attorney Ahmad T. Sulaiman has been honored with the 2015 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for his outstanding legal contributions to
Is It Time for Your Annual (Credit) Checkup?
When most people think about annual checkups, a visit to the doctor comes to mind. Annual checkups are an important
Can You Sue if a Credit Reporting Mistake Ruined Your Credit?
Credit inaccuracies can be very problematic for anyone trying to obtain credit. Your credit score also has an impact on