Posted by Sofia Ballow | Posted on 24-04-2011
Consumers in their 20s and early 30s are now deeply in debt as a result of mismanagement of their credit card accounts, sky-high student loans and other financial hardships, according to a report from the Arizona Republic. The tough job market, which has made it difficult for many recent college graduates to find a job that pays well, has also contributed significantly to young people’s financial problems.
Another possible reason for the credit crunch many young Americans are feeling is that they have not learned reasonable repayment practices from their parents, the report said.
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“Most young adults see a credit card being used every day by their parents, yet rarely do those same teenagers see the credit being paid off,” Sharon Lechter, a financial author and certified public accountant based in the Phoenix area, told the newspaper. “This
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Posted by Caitlin Tepper | Posted on 24-04-2011
The largest fine in history for a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act has been leveled on a collection agency by the Federal Trade Commission last month. The Georgia company, West Asset Management, allegedly violated the Act with its aggressive techniques, and agreed to pay a settlement of $2.8 million. The settlement came after thousands of customer complaints against the collection agency, which employs about 1,500 people in 13 states, as well as in the Philippines. The collection agency has many clients in several industries, including government services, health care, telecommunications, and consumer credit.
The FTC claims that West Asset Management utilized several illegal techniques, including numerous harassing phone calls to debtors, improperly informing third parties about consumer debts, and claiming that it was a law firm that could have consumers jailed or fined, garnish their wages, or seize and sell their property if they did not pay debts.
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Posted by Caitlin Tepper | Posted on 22-04-2011
Credit scores fell during the first quarter, according to the CreditKarma.com U.S.
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Posted by admin | Posted on 22-04-2011
There are numerous manual ways to fix your bad credit and that too in a effortless manner. Read more to learn some secrets of the pros and discover how to get hold of your free credit report.
We have all studied the headlines regarding the current economic disaster. We have observed the “Stimulus” packages agreed. We have all speculated aloud, “What is there for us?”
The miserable fact is that most of us have not done it. When we could write regarding a number of ways to fill your hands as well as pockets with money, this piece of writing is about setting up your credit. One must confirm that the claim is false, at which time he can increase his credit score.
You observe if you don’t fix your credit, your capability to put cash collectively to profit from opportunities will be partial. We live in a credit-based civilization, and many things are high-priced due to the accessibility of credit. Read more…
Posted by Mitchell Wickham | Posted on 21-04-2011
John McMonigle made his name by selling some of the most expensive homes in America. But now he has some of the steepest debt in the nation and is filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
While he was with Coldwell Banker McMonigle was routinely one of the company’s top salespeople in terms of dollar amount, the OC Register reports. But after starting his own firm he encountered a series of problems. Lenders tightened up, prices fell on his properties, sometimes by tens of millions of dollars, and he began divorce proceedings with his wife.
McMonigle and his business list more than $50 million in debt against less than $10 million in assets. Default notices have been filed on company headquarters and several properties, although the group released a statement saying operations would continue.
The Newport Beach-based company, which will be filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy in California,began having problems last fall during the construction of a 12.5 acre estate. T
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Posted by admin | Posted on 21-04-2011
Financial distress has never been higher in recent years when the economy is in the downturn. Many debt relief services are available to the general public who are in the trap of massive debts. One of the most useful solutions is debt consolidation. Many people just want to get rid of the burden of debt, and repay all creditors in their fury. Accruing liabilities that have already made your life more difficult make it impossible to go further. Sometimes there is a moment when people can even be pushed to the limit when declaring bankruptcy would be tempting, but people have the choice to free themselves with debt relief advice.
Bankruptcy lawyers have received a lot of activity these days, as many people find themselves overwhelmed by debt back. However, getting out of debt is not hard at all and bankruptcy is the last resort. Read more…