Prior to the enactment of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act in 2005, both houses of Congress solicited testimony regarding the rise in consumer bankruptcy filings. Consumer advocates, such as Harvard’s Elizabeth Warren...
Read moreWHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU EVER COSIGN A LOAN
Our firm routinely meets with prospective clients who have encountered financial trouble after “cosigning” or “guaranteeing” a loan for a family member or friend that went into default. Many times they misunderstood the extent of their liability...
Read moreREBUILDING YOUR CREDIT AFTER A PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY
The importance of good credit in our economy cannot be understated. It is a factor to be considered not only in lending, but also in the acquisition of housing, employment and higher education. The effect of a personal bankruptcy on a...
Read moreCONSUMER RIGHTS UNDER THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT
It is obvious that Bankruptcy and debt collection should go hand-in-hand, as ultimately it will be the attempts at collection upon one or more debts that will inevitably trigger a bankruptcy filing. One of the frequent questions that we hear...
Read moreTO CONSOLIDATE OR NOT TO CONSOLIDATE
Fortunately Hamlet did not have to ponder the consequences of mounting unsecured debt, coupled with the prospect of limited income with which to maintain those debt obligations. However, many homeowners are faced with this issue, and may...
Read moreSTUDENT LOANS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
Higher education has historically provided a financial advantage to American citizens. Studies have demonstrated that college graduates will earn significantly more over their lifetimes than workers who do not attend college. Consequently, the...
Read more2010 Foreclosures were at an all-time high, and experts predict 2011 will be worse.
2010 Foreclosures were at an all-time high, and experts predict 2011 will be worse. Read more.
Read moreZane Leiden, Augusta’s Best Attorney 2010
Congratulations to Zane Leiden for being voted Augusta’s Best Attorney for 2010 by the readers of the Metro Spirit!
Read moreShady debt settlement companies are employing new tactics to defraud consumers
Shady debt settlement companies are employing new tactics to defraud consumers. Read More
Read moreSteps to Take in Pursuing a Homeowners Loan Modification
The housing bust in 2008 precipitated a downward economic spiral which has jeopardized the ability of many American Citizens to retain their residences.
Read moreStruggling with federal guaranteed student loan debt?
Struggling with federal guaranteed student loan debt? This website may help! www.ibrinfo.org
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