The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created to protect consumers after the 2008 financial crisis. However, the agency has approved a rule allowing debt collectors new avenues to contact you over past-due balances. Under the ruling, collection agencies...
Hiding your vehicle from repossession may add to your troubles
Owning a car is essential for most people. It is how they get to work, take their kids to appointments and manage dozens of responsibilities throughout a normal week. Without a vehicle, you might be in the embarrassing situation of having to bum rides, borrow vehicles...
Are you willing to negotiate with your creditors?
If you are behind on payments to a creditor, you know the sinking feeling when your phone rings. Creditors and debt collectors can legally contact you frequently, as long as they don't harass you, lie to you or threaten you. Nevertheless, a conversation with a debt...
Are debt collectors and creditors harassing your family?
An overwhelming burden of debt is stressful. You are behind, interest is accumulating and you do not know if you can ever catch up. Whether you owe thousands on credit cards or you are behind on your mortgage, your financial situation is already difficult enough, yet...