Someone who discovers their car is no longer in its parking space may assume theft, only to find a repossession occurred. Unfortunately, the actions taken might not follow the law's guidelines. Such incidents could increase as the government notes an increased wave of...
When financial times become tough, making regular payments on cars, motorcycles, consumer electronics, and other items could become challenging. If a Minnesota customer falls behind on payments, the lender may initiate a repossession. Not everyone understands how...
Facing identity theft can be stressful. You were trying to do all of the right things, but after identity theft, you are left with a mess trying to prove that you are you. You may be able to get fraudulent charges reversed once you prove someone stole your identity....
Minnesota residents who fall behind on certain bills such as auto loans may have had an unpleasant visit from repo agents. It's important to remember that repo services aren't part of the police or the government. There are laws that repo agents have to follow, and...
The stress of debt on consumers in Minnesota is enough without getting constantly contacted by third-party debt collectors. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act passed in 1971 protects you from deceptive and harassing collectors. The collectors have limits on how...
If you get behind on debt in Minnesota, third-party debt collectors may soon start calling. However, many consumers don't know that debt collection agencies can't do anything they want. You have rights under the law to protect yourself from creditor harassment. The...
Good credit scores are important to many consumers in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, because it allows them to get loans. If you are denied a loan, there could be an error on your credit report. Luckily, you have a way to dispute those errors and remove them to fix the...
If you are struggling to pay your debts, it may be in your best interest to file for bankruptcy in a Minnesota court. Doing so may prevent property such as a home or car from being seized by creditors. However, there is a chance that your lender may repossess your car...
Minnesota residents who have financial obligations will often receive annoying calls from debt collectors. However, if you have settled through bankruptcy and your debts were discharged, you shouldn’t be receiving such calls. It’s important to know what to do. Can...
It is easy to panic when a debit card is missing because giving your money to a thief would be horrible. However, this won’t happen if you report the stolen card on time. Banking companies must respect the time clients have to report the lost card. However, this is...