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Consumers Face Huge Losses With Debt Settlement Firms

By CHARLES WALLACE Posted 9:30 AM 08/31/10 Economy, Credit
 
By CHARLES WALLACE Posted 9:30 AM 08/31/10 Economy, Credit
Consumers are being warned to exercise extreme caution in dealing with companies that offer to reduce credit card debts. The warning follows a little-noticed rule announced by the Federal Trade Commission which is likely to put many put […]

Fighting Abusive Debt Collectors

Monica Johnson was being harassed and threatened by debt collectors until she fought back and sued. As Susan Koeppen reports, this is one of many similar cases.
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Congress may extend bankruptcy relief to private student loans

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College graduates overwhelmed by private student loans could see bankruptcy relief if proposed legislation makes its way through Capitol Hill. Supporters of the Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2010 argue that private borrowers lack important consumer protections that come with federal loans — such as deferment plans and income-based repayment options. Under […]

North East Texas Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Debt Relief Attorney J. Brian Allen Opens New Office In Sulphur Springs

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