consumer credit counseling
A consumer credit counseling service may be right for you if you are behind on your debts and not being able to make even the minimum payments. A reputable credit counseling agency can help to stop collection calls ... into one lower monthly payment. Some of them can help you have your debt paid off in three to five years [more...]
Date: 2008-11-28 02:21:05
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Credit Scoring Is About To Change But How And When?
In a nice change of pace, all three credit reporting agencies, Experian, ... simpler and easier for both consumers and credit providers. If you’ve applied for a credit card ... Equifax and TransUnion have joined together in developing a new way to score your credit [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 05:10:40
Collection Agency calling from 571-431-1958 (Washington, VA)
Steve reported a Collection Agency (5714311958 from Washington area, VA) . The following comments were posted: AACC AACC AACC 5127689800 AACC 804-234-9056 assetacceptance.com Asset Acceptance is a leading purchaser and collector of charged-off consumer debt. Since 1962, we have provided credit originators such as credit card issuers, consumer finance companies, retail merchants, utilities and others an efficient alternative in recovering defaulted consumer debt. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-25 19:53:49
What are my Credit Rights?
Knowing your credit rights as a credit card holder will be your guide and protection against unlawful practices that may be committed by creditors and debt collectors. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) has made distinct stipulations ... details or inaccurate information on your credit report. Notify a Consumer Reporting Agency [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 06:55:21
White House Hints At Veto Threat Of “Weak” Consumer Protection Bill
The White House on Tuesday suggested that President Obama would consider vetoing regulatory reform legislation if it did not include strong enough protections for consumers of credit cards, mortgages and other financial instruments. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters that there were "big" concerns inside the administration over reports that Congress was scaling back a key pillar of the president's approach to reform: the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). An [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 19:32:53
White House Hints At Veto Threat Of "Weak" Consumer Protection Bill
The White House on Tuesday suggested that President Obama would consider vetoing regulatory reform legislation if it did not include strong enough protections for consumers of credit cards, mortgages and other financial instruments. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters that there were "big" concerns inside the administration over reports that Congress was scaling back a key pillar of the president's approach to reform: the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 19:32:53
South African Consumer Debt Spinning Out of Control. Half Of Work Force Can’t Pay Their Debts.
Last year I had the opportunity to visit South Africa and take a firsthand look at the consumer debt situation ... debt counselling agency Credit Matters, revealed that whites — who make up 9.2% of the population ... debt problems. New regulations passed recently give more control to debt counselors to go before [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 03:23:11
Free Credit Repair
Free Credit Repair Posted By Gary Antosh on @ 8:27 am by Landon McGehee With each day that passes, ... Commission, which is the government agency responsible for protecting the rights of consumers, tells ... This agency even claims that it is possible for anyone to improve their credit rating on their own, without [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 13:27:00
Your Guide to Do It Yourself Bad Credit Repair
by Landon McGehee With each day that passes, a poor credit rating will become more of an expense. Improving your credit score really does pay off ... Commission, which is the government agency responsible for protecting the rights of consumers, tells us in plain English, “Do yourself a favor and save some money. Don’t believe these statements.” This a [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 11:51:44
Your Guide to Do It Yourself Bad Credit Repair
by Landon McGehee With each day that passes, a poor credit rating will become more of an expense. Improving your credit score really does pay off ... Commission, which is the government agency responsible for protecting the rights of consumers, tells us in plain English, “Do yourself a favor and save some money. Don’t believe these statements.” This a [more...]
Date: 2008-11-04 08:35:48
Another Consumer Scammed By FreeCreditReport.com [Freecreditreport Com]
Freecreditreport.com is NOT actually free, nor is it related to Annualcreditreport.com, the free credit report that you are entitled to under federal law. So why are people still ... of my credit report. All of the major credit reporting agencies seem to strong arm you towards [more...]
Date: 2008-08-11 16:29:44
September 30th, 2008 - Help Stop Debt Harassment, Learn Your Rights!
Obtaining credit can be fairly simple. If you have a steady job, an acceptable debt-to-income ratio, and no history of serious credit delinquency, ... Responsibility of Debt Collectors or other Furnishers to the Consumer Reporting Agencies. Procedures in the Case [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 05:38:41
Best Web Sites to Learn About Consumer Law Issues -- Our Chicago Consumer Attorneys Can Assist You in Your Lemon Law, Predatory Lending, Auto and RV Fraud, Unfair Debt Collection, Unfair Wage Practices Claims and Other Consumer Rights Lawsuits
[ consumer%20protection%20m-Chicago%20Consumer%20Protection%20Attorneys%20--%20Chicago%20Consumer%20Protection%20Lawyers%20--%20Chicago%20Class%20Act ... more trouble Managing credit card debt Stopping eviction, lockouts and utility shut-offs ... consolidation options How to find effective credit counseling agencies Alternatives to filing bankrupt [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 18:28:31
A Look At 2009 From The Inside: Real Estate, Credit, and Debt
About two months ago I wrote a post that included information from a monthly magazine, (sic), I read religiously ... with more regulations. Consumer advocates will thrive and collection agencies will be riddled with compliance ... who is president and chief executive officer of debt broker National Loan Exchange, Inc. as [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 15:47:36
Sprint ETF Settlement a Raw Deal for Consumers: How you can (easily) fight back
Sprint recently settled an Early Termination Fee (ETF) class action suit ... $25 credit on that debt, if Sprint has already sold the debt to a third-party (collection agency ... . And, it’s quite broad, covering customers from 1999 all the way to 2008. The settlement makes [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 16:23:10
Sprint ETF Settlement a Raw Deal for Consumers: How you can (easily) fight back (Updated)
Sprint recently settled an Early Termination Fee (ETF) class action suit ... $25 credit on that debt, if Sprint has already sold the debt to a third-party (collection agency [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 10:30:45
Where To Turn For Financial Help
Hi All, We're busy running around DC taking care of our non-blogging lives. So, today's posting is a video from MoneyTalksNews ... and debt management. In this installment, they discuss the role of consumer credit counseling ... to consumer credit agencies. I DO endorse a trip to library so you can learn how to handle things yourself [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 08:13:08
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