Recent News
Capital One Leads the List of Credit Card Consumer Complaints
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has recently implemented a very user friendly database to show consumers which credit card companies have the most complaints filed against them. Although the database was just put into place on the web, and is still...
College Students and the Higher One Debit Cards
Once again, the debit card that most colleges and universities put student aid fund on, Higher One, is in the news again for charging exorbitant fees for the use of the card. It is unfortunate that colleges are requiring that funds be placed on these cards. It is...
The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home.
Meeting with Your Bankruptcy Attorney
Bankruptcy is a time honored practice that affords honest debtors the opportunity for a fresh start. Everyone filing bankruptcy has experienced financial problems beyond his or her control. The court, trustees, and your attorney, understand this and if you comply...
Finding and Choosing the Right Bankruptcy Attorney for You
Once you have made the decision to at least talk with an attorney or lawyer about the prospect of bankruptcy, then it becomes important to find the right attorney to help guide you. Here are a few tips that I think are important in finding the right attorney to talk...
Social Security Ending Annual Benefit Statements !
As reported on the Consumer Law and Policy Blog , the Social Security Administration will no longer be sending annual benefit statements to all Americans. It will now be sent only to "near retirees" 60 years of age or older. It appears the Agency is attempting to...