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Daily Digest – April 12. Suit Accuses Law Firm of Accessing Credit Report Without Permissible Purpose; Judge Grants MSJ For Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Communications After Cease Request Made

Account Recovery

Suit Accuses Law Firm of Accessing Credit Report Without Permissible Purpose Judge Grants MSJ For Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Communications After Cease Request Made Owners of Oregon Debt Consolidation Service Indicted for Mail, Wire Fraud CFPB GC Talks About Debt Collection, Credit Reporting With Consumer Advocates WORTH NOTING: The origin of phrases (..)

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How Can the Federal Interest Rate Increase Affect Your Money?

Sawin & Shea

Here are a few strategies that will minimize your risk of damaging personal finance ramifications from future rate hikes: Manage credit card debt: Prioritize paying down debt aggressively or explore options like balance transfers or debt consolidation to mitigate increased interest costs before rates rise.

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Will You Know A “Dispute” When You See It?

FDCPA Defense

• “I’m not going to talk to you until you send me documents.” • “My ex-husband agreed to pay this as part of our divorce.” • “I think my insurance company was supposed to cover this.” • “I hired a debt consolidator who agreed to pay all my debts.” • “The television that I bought with the card never worked.” • “Stop calling me about this account.”

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How to File for Bankruptcy

Better Credit Blog

is the spokesperson for Debt Consolidation Care and an attorney who helps his clients deal with bankruptcy, and he says sometimes it’s the best option people have at their disposal. “It may be the only resort to get rid of debts when you have insufficient income to repay them.” When Bankruptcy Makes Sense.