Top 10 Reasons Not To Default on Your Federal Student Loans
Student loan debt is rapidly being recognized as a major growing problem for the national economy, while individual borrowers feel the effects of being unable ...
Does Being The Largest Loan Servicer and Originator Give Sallie Mae The Right To Bully Borrowers?
Does Being The Largest Loan Servicer and Originator Give Sallie Mae The Right To Bully Borrowers? By Andrew Weber, C.C.C. Recently, Sallie Mae has posted record profits ...
For Profit Schools Pile on the Federal Student Loan Debt
For Profit Schools Pile on the Federal Student Loan Debt Students at for-profit colleges such as Phoenix University are feeling the pinch from student loan debt ...
Federal Student Loan Debt, will I Ever Get Out of it or is this my future?
Federal Student Loan Debt, will I Ever Get Out of it or is this my future? With the rising student loan debt, default on student loan ...
Awareness to Dealing with Debt During the Holidays
Dealing with Debt During the Holidays The holiday season is not far away, and while Americans celebrate the late fall and early winter months with a ...
Sallie Mae’s Questionable Lending Practices with Federal Student Loans
Sallie Mae’s Questionable Lending Practices with Federal Student Loans Recently, we have talked to a lot of borrowers who have expressed frustration and anger at the way their student loan accounts are being handled by Sallie Mae. Now a private corporation, Sallie Mae used to be responsible for originating loans that were federally backed. Sallie… Read More
Budgeting for College Students
BUDGETING FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS Going to college can be a scary yet exciting time for many people. The thought of expanding their horizons to new adventures and opportunities will open one’s eyes to many things however, it is important to stay conscientious of how much you are spending vs. saving while going to college. If… Read More
Federal Student Loan Debt, will I Ever Get Out of it or is this my future?
Federal Student Loan Debt, will I Ever Get Out of it or is this my future? With the rising student loan debt, default on student loan debt are also increasing rapidly. Many people just don’t know what to do or how to deal with their student loan debt, stay for the bills away or… Read More
Awareness to Dealing with Debt During the Holidays
Dealing with Debt During the Holidays The holiday season is not far away, and while Americans celebrate the late fall and early winter months with a variety of religious and cultural holidays, the spirit of commercialism always seems to be shared by everyone at that time of year. The malls seem a little busier, most… Read More
Household Debt and Credit Card Delinquencies Are Low, But Many Still Stacked With Plastic
Household Debt and Credit Card Delinquencies Are Low, But Many Still Stacked With Plastic Consumers are continuing to pay down their credit card debts although there are still many people who are stuck in the cycle of minimum payments and late fees; running revolving balances and coming up short at the end of the month…. Read More
Why is Legal Help Often Necessary When Getting Out of Debt?
Why is Legal Help Often Necessary When Getting Out of Debt? With the economy slowly improving, many Americans are still cutting back on their budgets and watching their expenses. Credit card spending has dropped for some months during the last year, but other sources also show that credit card originations are rising, meaning… Read More
Why Choose a Consumer Finance Attorney for a High Balance Debt Scenario?
Why Choose a Consumer Finance Attorney for a High Balance Debt Scenario? Dealing with credit card debt is never easy. Even if you’re just calling to find out a simple question like what day of the month your payment cycle ends, it can be extremely frustrating to navigate the call centers and automated phone lines… Read More
Personal Attorney Representation: the Low Risk, High Reward Path Out of Debt
Personal Attorney Representation: the Low Risk, High Reward Path Out of Debt While credit card debt is down from a record $1.2 trillion in 2008, the credit card industry is picking up as of late with new card originations and debt collectors ready to swoop in if those new cardholders get behind. The main… Read More
The Advantage of Having a Personal Finance Attorney to Handle Debt Delinquencies
The Advantage of Having a Personal Finance Attorney to Handle Debt Delinquencies When it comes to an overwhelming credit card debt balance, attorneys who specialize in consumer finance truly have the upper hand in dealing with debt collectors, banks, and creditors. There are several reasons for this, and there are many options to get out… Read More
7 Billion Offers Per Year: The Credit Card Industry Wants You!
Credit card companies send out billions of offers every year, and as the economy has been improving they have returned to blanketing mailboxes and airwaves with their message. That message is: get more plastic. Credit card companies go to great lengths to gain new consumers, and their advertising budgets are colossal. Whether it’s a catchy… Read More
