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Need to Know About Debt Negotiation and Settlement?

Sawin & Shea

Bankruptcy will wipe out credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans, but will not eliminate primary obligation debt; things like student loans, child and spousal support, and newer tax debt. Debt settlement with the wrong organization or a scam can destroy your credit.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Pritzker issued an executive order extending the suspension of garnishment, deduction of wages, and post-judgment citations to discover assets through April 30. Additionally, the company is alleged to have falsely promised consumers student loan forgiveness when only the federal government can forgive federal student loans.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On July 23, the Biden administration initiated a request for information — the formal process of inviting public comment — to address issues with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Any attempt to garnish or otherwise seize these funds to collect or attempt to collect a debt violates the AG’s Debt Collection Regulations.”