Is it legal in Illinois for a company not to hire somebody because of bad credit

I don't know the law in Illinois, but it is a very common practice around the country. Employers think a person with moeny problems will be more...

Florida debt collection laws, debtor's rights against creditor that is suing

You can try to negotiate a settlement and installment plan with the credit card that sued you. You can try to do it yourself assuming you have not...

IL state employment law, can employer not hire someone due to their credit rating

I do not know if the practice is illegal in Illinois. However, refusing to hire an applicant with poor credit is a very common practice around...

Can my new wife's foreclosure affect my credit if the loan of the house is in her name

Why would you walk away? You should consider loan modification with the lender which doesn't want your house anyway. Besides, you have to live...

It is a violation of the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to discuss your debt with anyone other than you. You could send written...

How will closing my credit card affect my credit rating

Why do you care what your credit rating is? If you file bankruptcy it's shot for at least ten years. If you don't file bankruptcy, your credit...

If Capital One will give you a written guaranty that your interest & other charges will stop, then close the account. Unless you are planning a...

Maryland debt collection laws, can a creditor garnish my personal checking account if collecting on a business credit card

I am not licensed in Maryland. Generally, there can be no garnishment of bank accounts until after you've been sued and a judgment entered. ...

Can I be personally liable for a company credit card

You should pull your credit bureau reports to see if these collection calls have been reported on your credit. If yes, file disputes with the...

Our office manager fraudulently opened a credit card how can we dispute this with the credit card company

As unpleasant as it may be, you should file charges against your office manager. This will give you something to work with as you fight Amex over...