Money, Credit, and the Law – Know Your Rights

That’s the title of a valuable new video narrated by Professor Richard Alderman, director of the Center for Consumer Law at the University of Houston Law Center. The video, consisting of easily digestible short chapters, provides help managing personal finances, dealing with credit problems and debt collectors, responding when sued by a creditor, seeking credit counseling, or exploring the option of bankruptcy.  The video can be viewed online or a DVD can be requested directly from Professor [more...]

Date: 2009-09-17 20:50:58

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Free Money Debt Grants

Debt grants help individuals and families get the financial aid they need without filing for personal bankruptcy or destroying their credit or just ... is that they typically lead to bad outcomes regardless. Dealing with a debt collector on your back, for example ... , just dig deeper holes. The typical American who is deep in debt will do one of several [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 12:24:03

Dealing With Third Party Debt Collectors

Currently, the American penal system doesn’t feature debtors’ prisons. We’re not living in Victorian times ... individuals from invasive debt collection practices. These include statutes of limitations, which say ... after the original lender has sold them to a collection agency. In states such as California, statutes [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 13:13:03

Help Yourself

Tons of American consumers struggle with debt problems and don’t know where to turn for help ... and your rights when dealing with debt collectors. ... . Thankfully though, people are able to find debt relief from places [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 05:03:04

Judgements

A judgment is filed by a lawyer basically suing you for the money owed to the creditor. Dealing with a debt collector can be one of life’s most stressful experiences. Harassing calls, threats, and use of obscene language can drive you to the edge. What’s worse, a collector may [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 01:00:14

How To Deal With Debt Collectors

by John Cooper Phone calls and other communications from debt collectors can be incredibly frustrating ... from another debt collector. Instead I suggest you hire a credit repair firm to dispute and remove the bad ... is multiplied when the debt they are calling you about is not yours or is due to a mistake [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 16:58:13

Debt Negotiation and Dealing with Debt Collectors

Are you having trouble paying your bills? Getting dunning notices from creditors? ... budgeting, credit counseling from a reputable organization, debt consolidation, or bankruptcy. Debt ... Are your accounts being turned over to debt collectors? Are you worried about losing your home [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 14:29:10

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