First Wave of Student Loan Forgiveness Coming Soon
Of all consumer debts, student loans have the highest rate of default and delinquency rates. As many as 43 million […]
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U.S. Supreme Court Ruling May Threaten Consumer Protection Laws
A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court may jeopardize consumer protection statutes like the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
How Dishonest Wall Street Bankers Managed to Stay Out of Jail
The dishonesty and profligacy of Wall Street bankers, traders, and executives has always been a problem, but it has been
Credit Repair Scammers Pay Up
We’ve all heard the saying, “where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” Just as sure as that statement was, is, and always
Not Too Shocking: HAMP Has Not Helped Many People
The Home Affordable Modification Program was designed to help homeowners weather the foreclosure crisis and (hopefully) keep their homes. Unfortunately,
Talkin’ Bout My Generation-The Age of Credit Worthiness
Growing up in middle class America, most people are aware of credit cards, auto loans, student loans, and other ways
Is Student Debt Financially Crippling Young Americans?
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York revealed that, according to research, students in the United States collectively owe roughly
The CFPB Is Conducting A Debt Collection Study
According to a letter sent to debt collectors, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has requested that debt collectors complete a survey regarding their basic
Hammer’s $2 Million Verdict
On April 20, 2015, after a six-day trial at the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Court House in Chicago, Illinois,
Strategic Default: What Is It and Can It Help Me?
Strategic default can be useful to relieve yourself of the burdens of a mortgage while minimizing the negative consequences. Let’s say