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CONSUMER DEBT

Consumer debt takes a look at the issues surrounding consumer credit and consumer debt from the consumer point of view. Too often the issues of money, credit, and debt are only discussed from a banking or lender point of view. We're focusing on the consumer's perspective.

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How To Declare Bankruptcy - Bankruptcy Clinic Blogmore

Assuming that you are able to declare bankruptcy, there are two ways of doing so. Firstly, you could employ a service...

U.S. Fifth Circuit Upholds Fee-Only Chapter 13 Plan — AKBmore

On August 16, 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals issued its opinion in Sikes v. Crager (In re Crager), No.

The Basics - Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Who and What — AKBmore

What the FDCPA is and to Whom It Applies Are you being contacted by a debt collector? Whether you are behind on...

When Collection Agencies Go Too Far — AKBmore

How do you know if you are suffering collection harassment, and when is it time to seek an attorney? If you are...

What is a Qualified Mortgage? — AKBmore

As consumer bankruptcy practitioners, we can say with assurance that we saw the beginnings of the mortgage and credit...

Do I Have to File all My Income Tax Returns Before Filing Bankruptcy? ...more

You may have read that Debtors must provide copies of their tax returns to the bankruptcy trustee. But what happens if...

Fannie Mae Loss Mitigation Options — AKBmore

Government-sponsored enterprise Fannie Mae, which owns or guarantees a substantial proportion of U.S. home loans, lists...

Your Consumers are Valuable - Not Fickle!more

Just because you don'€™t understand how and why your customers make the decisions they are making today, it doesn’t...

Wishing, Phishing and SMiShing: Avoiding Online Holiday Scams — AKBmore

This year, online retailers are expected to take in almost $100 billion in holiday gift-buying revenues, up 17% from...

Can Social Security Be Excluded From Projected Disposable Income? — AK...more

The Fifth and Tenth Circuits join the Sixth and Eighth Circuits in concluding that Chapter 13 debtors are not required...

FTC Cracking Down on Mortgage Relief Scammers — AKBmore

The FTC has been busy cracking down on mortgage relief scams. Just this year, the FTC has obtained settlements from...

Alternatives to "Foreclosure Defense" Offer Better Results —...more

If you’re reading this blog because you are facing foreclosure, you may have already spent some time on the internet...

Cannot Get a Home Loan Because of an Old Judgment? — AKBmore

This blog covers what to do if you are facing a problem with an old judgment clouding title to your homestead.

Why Should I Check My Credit Report? — AKBmore

The worst thing you can do for your credit is to allow inaccurate or out of date information to remain on your credit...

Be Aware of Common Debt Collection Scams — AKBmore

Being contacted by a debt collection company is a stressful, frustrating, and sometimes frightening process.

Report Says 1 in 5 Consumers Know Their Credit Score — AKBmore

According to a new report released from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, only one in five consumers check...

Student Loans Get A Bit More Priceymore

Loan changes could add $5,000 to MBA cost

Can The Stock Market Avoid Election Year Dip?more

If the last three election years are any indication, the history of the three-month period of August, September and...

Saving Your Assets Part 4 - Handling Debt Settlements on Your Own — AK...more

In the last several posts, we talked about foregoing a home equity loan or a loan against retirement savings in favor...

Have it in for Your Ex-Spouse? File Bankruptcy! — AKBmore

New opinion from the Southern District of Texas may require ex-spouses to pay claims and fund plans. In re Porretto,...

More Information on the Alarming Growth of Student Loan Debt — AKBmore

Not to belabor the topic of student loans, but some recent numbers reported by The Wall Street Journal draw even more...

When Student Loans Attack — AKBmore

Student Loan Debt Hits $1 Trillion The student loan burden is now at a record $1 trillion. That number is staggering.

An Idea Who'€™s Time Has Comemore

Banks are no longer in the business of funding small businesses. The need is even more urgent given the state of...

How to Deal with a Debt Lawsuit — AKBmore

Are you facing a lawsuit because of debt that you owe?  Your bank, a credit card company, or other business may have...

Egregious Consequences of an Accidental Bounced Check — AKBmore

In today’s hectic world it is easy to make basic financial and bookkeeping errors. With multiple bank accounts,...

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