Yet Another Reason to Hate the IRS (and OCC)

Photo by SC Fiasco As if it weren't hard enough to get banks to offer workouts to overindebted consumers! ... lenders want to forgive significant portions of credit card debt that borrowers can't currently repay ... to expand credit card debt forgiveness. According to the Financial Services Roundtable (whom I don't [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 20:11:13

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Pensioners hit by spiralling credit card debts forced to take out loans as energy prices soar

One in four people is approaching retirement with thousands of pounds worth of debt because they cannot meet the rising cost of living ... for debt charity the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) said the research tallied with its own ... to pay their bills. The average credit card debt for the age group is now just over £8,000, according [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 00:05:36

A Personal Bail Out Program for Consumers Stuck in the Credit Crunch

PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Credit Crunch Fix (CreditCrunchFix.com) ... mortgage payments, credit card debt and even utility interruptions. The attorney-created service is not debt settlement or credit repair, nor legal counsel. Credit Crunch Fix allows consumers [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 16:49:15

Fall Noted In Borrowing Outlook

Fall Noted In Borrowing Outlook January 6th, 2009 Less people are looking to save, borrow or invest money, ... , with those planning to borrow via personal loans and credit cards falling by 1.8 million ... one for retail financial services providers. With higher-margin consumer credit constrained by continuing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 15:30:10

Consumer Credit Counseling Services

These days, people are living far beyond their means. It is too easy to get credit cards, and before you know it, massive bills come your way with huge amounts of interest slapped on them. There are many people who find themselves in grave [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 18:10:13

Transfer Your Balance to Avoid Interest

Consumers will spend around £11bn on plastic leading up to Christmas and the New Year, reported by the Association for Payment Clearing Services ... one credit card,another solution to save on interest would be to make use of a debt consolidation ... this you can switch your debt| by switching your debt on to the new card as soon as the festive season is [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 22:08:22

== The Debt Elimination Industry is BOOMING! ==

Credit Card debt is at an all time high, in fact it’s up to 2.8 Trillion Dollars. This means Millions of Consumers are in debt & need help! ... from harassing collectors. A service like this could be priceless. Click Here&gt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 03:52:10

Mobile banking is too risky in the eyes on consumers

According to a recently published report entitled “2008 Mobile Banking Security Standards” consumers are too wary of security to use their mobile ... for mobile banking transactions instead of whipping out cash or a credit card isn’t worth the risks ... program could also be put into place. Perhaps when mobile banking service providers such as Visa (whi [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 09:24:33

Bogus and Scam Credit Counseling Groups Become Target Of Florida Legal System

TALLAHASSEE, FL - Attorney General Bill McCollum today unveiled his office’s latest consumer protection initiative in the form of a coordinated ... , all of which were purportedly offering debt relief services including credit counseling, credit repair, debt management, and credit card rate reduction services. “As more Floridians facing financial [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 05:39:01

The Mission: CD Rates California, Mission Bank

Choosing a savings plan that makes sense for you and your lifestyle can be a difficult task ... , certificates of deposit, credit cards, and business, agricultural, commercial real estate, construction, residential, and consumer loans.  It also provides credit card processing services to area [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 05:21:10

Good news for credit card users

Finally, some happy news for credit card holders. Late last week, Bank of America announced it will no longer require customers who sign up for their credit cards, bank accounts and certain loans to give away their right to sue in a dispute. Bank of America’s decision is the biggest yet in a growing movement away from mandatory arbitration clauses, which force consumers who have a problem with a service provider into private arbitration forums to settle disputes. [more...]

Date: 2009-08-17 20:47:35

Credit Card Consolidation Service - Financial Peace Of Mind

Are you one of the many people having trouble paying your bills on time every month? it does seem to be an epidemic at this point in our society ... things going reasonably well financially. How do you find consumer credit counseling service? Debt ... on the payments for your debt consolidation loan. The more rational course to take when money [more...]

Date: 2008-10-25 14:28:17

How Do Lenders View Credit Counseling Services?

Typically consumers that have overwhelming debt have two options, either enter into a Consumer Credit Counseling Program or declare Bankruptcy ... Credit Counseling program for such reasons as it is more cost effective and easier to implement. Many credit card companies and creditors realize that it would be more beneficial to actually work [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 00:04:36

HOW TO EXTERMINATE AUTOMATED/RUDE CUSTOMER SERVICE/COLLECTIONS PESTS

August 19, 2008 at 3:23 am (Home ownership, Law, Sub-Prime Mortages, Uncategorized) ... in every city.  A major reputable credit card company once harassed me–called my home ... , consumer relations, Consumer Rights, credit, customer service complaints, foreclosures, identity theft [more...]

Date: 2008-08-19 03:23:58

Banks Agree to Wipe Out Up to 40 Percent of Credit Card Debt But Watch Out.

Credit card lenders include Discover Financial Services LLC, Bank of America Corp., Citigroup Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co ... with the help of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, Consumer Federation of America and the Financial Service Roundtable to start the process of creating a debt solution, other than [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 15:51:17

Credit Card Consolidation

"I’d rather go to bed without supper than rise in debt." - Ben Franklin. Sure does! ... cards consolidation service that will help you work on your credit up. They offer a debt consolidation program for consumers with credit card debt, medical bills, repossessions, and accounts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 17:05:15

The Wonders of Consumer Counseling for Debt Management

John Cummuta Reviews Many people fall into the trap of mismanaging their debts and oftentimes find themselves in debt far off than what they ... to consider consumer counseling services. The first thing that will be required of you is to list down ... . Consumer Credit Counselors can help you with your credit card problems. They can revoke interest [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 01:17:33

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