Debt-Buyer Lawsuits Are on the Rise: Why More Consumers Are Being Taken to Court
For years, the stereotypical image of debt collection involved a telephone.
02
Sep
Posts by AmyGinsburg
02
Sep
Is My Advance Directive Supposed to Be Followed Exactly—or Is It Just Guidance for My Health Care Agent?
You sign an advance directive because you want your wishes respected.
02
Sep
Credit Freeze, Fraud Alert, or Credit Lock?
What to Do After a Data Breach
A data-breach notice often arrives w...
01
Sep
Your Health Care Directive Is More Than “Pull the Plug”: The Medical Decisions You Should Make While You Still Can
Most people think they know what a health care directive does.
They...
31
Aug
Lemon Law Refund vs. Replacement: Which Remedy Is Better?
If your vehicle qualifies as a lemon, you may eventually face an important decision:
31
Aug
The Debt-Buying Industry Is Consolidating—and a Handful of Companies Now Dominate Consumer Collection Lawsuits
If you have been sued over an old credit-card debt, there is a good chance the name on the complaint is not the b...
31
Aug
My Daughter’s Husband Spends Money on Ridiculous Things. How Do I Protect Her Inheritance?
Estate planning has a way of forcing families to ask questions they would never say out loud at Thanksgiving dinn...
31
Aug
Texas Lemon Law Deadlines: When Is It Too Late to File?
Texas consumers can have an excellent repair history and still create problems for their claim by waiting too lon...
30
Aug
How Many Repair Attempts Before a Car Is a Lemon?
One of the most common questions consumers ask about Lemon Law is:
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30
Aug
Who Is Really Collecting the Debt? Inside Sherman Financial, LVNV Funding, and Resurgent Capital Services
If you have received a collection letter from Resurgent Capital Services, seen LVNV Funding on your credit report...
