Using Bankruptcy to Stop Credit Card Collections Can Bankruptcy Stop Credit Card Collections? Bankruptcy CAN stop collection attempts from credit card companies that include lawsuits or other forms of legal action. The automatic stay offers protection from collection attempts and stays in place until your case is completed. The stay goes into effect when you file bankruptcy, either Chapter [...]
Debt is a problem that comes with a number of consequences. This includes garnishment of your income or bank account. When financial instability makes it difficult to pay the bills and creates concerns about the future, it can quickly lead to the accumulation of credit card debt. When the problem goes unaddressed, creditors and debt [...]
Some people feel as though “the holidays” and “debt” are inextricably bound, and indeed for many, sometimes they can go hand in hand. However, with a little careful planning and some smart spending habits, you can absolutely enjoy a fun and festive holiday without the hit to your wallet. Budgeting tips to help you avoid [...]
With the passing of the Credit Card Act, it became a lot more difficult for banks to market credit cards to college students under 21; but now they've got a new target audience - teens. The credit card industry has rolled out an aggressive campaign to hook teens with prepaid credit cards, promoting it as [...]
When a debtor fighting foreclosure receives a loan modification there is a possibility that it may have a negative impact on their credit report. Mortgage modifications are reported to the credit bureaus in one of two ways: Settled or charged off. If you were fighting foreclosure and received a mortgage modification that decreased the principal [...]
According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, drivers and homeowners in North Texas with poor credit ratings pay an average of 35 percent more for insurance coverage than those with good credit - even when driving records and recent damage claims on homes are identical. The article said: "Rates submitted by the 35 [...]
