Debt Collection Actions for Medical Bills Take Toll on Consumer Credit
In the wake of the Great Recession, the number of Americans being contacted by debt collection agencies has increased markedly. In 2005, before the recession, debt collectors contacted 22 million people about medical bills alone. By 2010, this had increased to 30 million, according to a When you talk to a consumer bankruptcy attorney, you […]
Social Media Sites and Bankruptcy
Social Media sites have changed more than just the way we socialize. Sites like Facebook and Twitter have recently helped given leads on wanted individuals and have assisted in arrests. Not only have law enforcement turned to social media to help unveil the secret lives of persons of interest, but lawyers are now using the […]
The Facts About Debt Collectors
Debt collectors can be harsh, and if you are on the verge of bankruptcy they can be brutally harassing you day in and day out. Did you know that debt collectors have to follow a set of guidelines with respects to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? Did you also know that if you file […]