Written by attorney Robert Thurston, almost 3 years ago.
File a Police Report. Some creditors will try to dissuade you from filing a report with the police, but you MUST do this. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says this is an absolute requirement and... more
Written by attorney Jason Krumbein, about 2 years ago.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act is designed to protect consumers from inaccurate or outdated information on credit reports.CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY REINVESTIGATIONS and The Fair Credit Reporting Act... more
Written by attorney Guerino Cento, over 1 year ago.
In general, when Trans Union receives a dispute from a consumer, Trans Union investigates the dispute using one of two systems developed for the purpose of processing and tracking disputes, the... more
Written by attorney Jesse Conway, over 1 year ago.
What can a debt collector do to me? This depends on whether the debt is secured or unsecured. Secured debt is debt that has collateral. For instance, if you have a car loan, the lender most... more
Written by attorney Sabarish Neelakanta, about 2 years ago.
Detention as authorized by Floridas Stop and Frisk Statute 901.151 is limited and is not the same as an arrest. Section 901.151 provides that an officer is entitled to temporarily detain an... more
Written by attorney Randy Creighton, over 1 year ago.
You filedbankruptcy, received your discharge and now want to start life after bankruptcy. Step one of life after bankruptcy should be to repair your credit and start building a positive credit... more
Written by attorney Peter Behrmann, about 3 years ago.
Get a Job. Even part-time job - create a record of steady work ASAP.
Written by attorney William Weber, almost 3 years ago.
1. What Is a Credit Report?. A credit report is a history of your payments and other financial data. It contains historical information on where you live, how you pay your bills, and whether you’ve... more
Written by attorney Edward Brown, 7 months ago.
It seems like we are constantly bombarded these days with horror stories about the importance of your credit score. With the rise of identity theft and the volume of consumer credit, the credit score... more
Written by attorney Jeffrey Foster, about 4 years ago.
Review your credit report. Obtain credit reports from Equifax, Transunion and Experian after your bankruptcy has been discharged. Carefully review your credit report to ensure that all debts are... more
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