Published On: March 8, 2024
In today's consumer landscape, credit cards are the normal tools for managing finances and making purchases. However, having credit card debt can lead to financial stress and vulnerability to predatory schemes. Recognizing the importance [...]
Published On: December 29, 2023
The article titled "Dangers of Using Public Wi-Fi Networks" posted on Galloptech Group's blog offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the risks associated with using public Wi-Fi networks. Here's an outline of what makes [...]
Published On: October 28, 2023
When a debtor is in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it is not unusual that their monthly payments are made through a plan rather than directly to the mortgage lender. At the end of the year, the mortgage lender is likely to send Form 1098 (mortgage interest paid through the year) to the trustee, not the homeowner.
Published On: September 2, 2023
NEW STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PLAN, plus UPDATES (at end of this article) – UPDATE: SAVE PROGRAM CANCELLED BY TRUMP SAVE – “SAVING ON A VALUABLE EDUCATION” “SAVE” – New Student [...]
Published On: July 19, 2023
IMPORTANT PROGRESS FOR STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS WHO HAVE BEEN IN REPAYMENT TWO DECADES OR MORE Posting from the National Consumer Law Center Important Progress for Student Loan Borrowers Reposting from NCLC, July [...]
Published On: March 6, 2023
PEOPLE MAY WANT TO FILE A TAX RETURN – EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO Posting from the IRS & Filing Tips IRS Tax Tip 2023-27, March 2, 2023 [...]
Published On: July 24, 2022
Want to avoid dishonest debt collectors? Watch this video from FTC’s Consumer Advice By Joseph Ferrari,July 22, 2022 (reprint from FTC, Consumer Alerts) During Military Consumer Month 2022, the FTC is highlighting resources [...]
Published On: July 20, 2022
BEWARE OF THE SECRET COSTS OF USING ‘BUY NOW PAY LATER’!! What You May Not Know About These Services Services like “buy now pay later” now account for $100 [...]
Published On: April 18, 2022
Education Loans Can Be Discharged in Bankruptcy Busting myths about bankruptcy and private student loans By Robert G. Cameron – APR 12, 2022 (Reprint from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau "www.CFPB.gov". The following is an [...]
Published On: October 25, 2021
CFPB Confirms Effective Date for Debt Collection Final Rules (Reprint from CFPB, July 30, 2021) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced two final rules under the FDCPA will [...]
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