We've all heard stories about the repo man, and if you've defaulted on your auto loan, you could be in danger of having this person pay a visit to your home. In fact, in the case of most car loans, if you fail to pay the monthly payments, the owner of your debt has...
With cash is being used less frequently, credit card fraud is more rampant than ever, and it's important for American consumers to be on the lookout, so they don't risk becoming a victim of consumer fraud related to their credit cards. Here are five of the most common...
It seems like consumers have every opportunity to get duped or defrauded on a daily basis. In fact, it can be difficult to keep track of the many types and varieties of scams that fraudsters use to deceive us. One of the most common types of fraudulent schemes is...
Everyone is talking about their right to privacy in the internet age, but do Americans really know their legal rights in this respect? Learning about your privacy rights — and what the government, businesses and other individuals can and cannot do with your...
In the United States, many people use debt as a consistent way to make purchases. They buy homes with mortgage loans and take out more loans to buy cars. They borrow money to start businesses or go to college. When they budget, it's less about how much they can afford...
As soon as you discover you can't make your car payment or some other kind of secured loan payment, you should act swiftly. You need to do whatever you can to reduce the risk of having your property repossessed. One or two missed payments could be enough to put you on...
Just when we think we've seen every fraud scam under the sun used to target vulnerable seniors, our law firm encounters a new scheme that defrauded a senior citizen out of his or her money. It's terrifying to think just how fast someone can take your hard-earned money...
Buying a vehicle can be one of the most expensive purchases that you will have to make, and the car will be extremely valuable to the quality of your life. This is why many people spend a lot of time looking for a great deal on a new or used car. When they finally...
If you have recently filed for bankruptcy in Minnesota, it is likely that you're aware of the automatic stay. You will probably be relieved that you no longer have to be subject to stressful calls from creditors. The automatic stay means that creditors can no longer...
If you are going through financial hardships, one of the most stressful aspects is dealing with calls and mail from creditors who are asking for their money back. While creditors are allowed to send reminders within reason, there are actually laws in place to prevent...