Topic: National Consumer Law Center

Foreclosure Filings Fell Steeply In 2011

Foreclosure filings fell dramatically last year, according to a report released Thursday. Several prominent economists said the news was a sign...
Despite the apparent economic improvement, with the unemployment rate finally moving below 9% in November, millions will still face the possibility...
If creditors and debt collectors are hounding you for money, you may wonder: Can Social Security be garnished? The answer is: It depends on who you...
What do debt and milk have in common? An expiration date.. . Even if you've cried over spilled milk, chances are you haven't shed too many tears...
Dear Credit Score Report,. . I live in Cincinnati, and my fiancee and I had a couple rough years back in 2006, causing us to have delinquent bills...
The latest in a series of new federal regulations intended to protect credit card holders and other indebted Americans is poised to kick in,and...

Negotiating A Debt Settlement

you find yourself saddled with credit card debts or medical bills you can't get out from under. Be cautious, especially of those telephone calls or emails that arrive out of the blue from debt negotiators offering their services. For real protection ...
There is a veritable waterfall of offers out there to encourage consumers to spend more money; the Cash for Appliances rebates, tax refunds and stimulus packages just to name a few. Then add in the? CARD Act? which is meant to eliminate ...

Tax Refund Loan

Tax refund loans are also known as " Researches from the Consumer Federation of America and the National Consumer Law Center have shown that few taxpayers have even paid a rate of over 200%.Tax refund loans surely get the money to the ...
Next tax filing season, the IRS is going to make it more difficult for lenders to issue loans based on expected taxpayer refunds.Beginning in 2011...