“Fraud is the daughter of greed” ― Jonathan Gash Federal consumer protection agencies regularly warn consumers about scams involving everything from false Ebola charities to student loan scams. But nowhere are the warnings more prevalent, and the loss of citizens’...
“Some debts are fun when you are acquiring them, but none are fun when you set about retiring them.” – Ogden Nash It’s quite a feeling to pay down or pay off lingering credit card debt, especially after negotiating a high-balance account down to something that...
What to do When Former Debt Obligations Rise Again! Resolving a legal or financial problem can be difficult. But imagine the surprise and frustration when a former debt obligation, retired long ago, rises again. Below are four of the common “zombie” debt...
Forfeiture or Foreclosure When a buyer defaults on a land contract, the seller can generally pursue one of two legal remedies: forfeiture or foreclosure. Both remedies have advantages and disadvantages. Forfeiture is faster, cheaper and easier, but does not allow you...
When a legal matter arises, most people seek legal representation from a licensed attorney well-versed in law that addresses their problem. But there are no laws against pursuing a matter without an attorney, and not all matters require professional guidance. Here are...
5 Things for Debtors to Consider Once a Judgment is Filed Against Them Recently, a $37 million default judgment against an Alabama restaurant owner was set aside by the Alabama Supreme Court. A default judgment is awarded when a defendant in a civil suit fails to...