Do we have any rights as student loan borrowers, as far as courses of action for deceptive collection practices, or anything?

The bad news is that in reality you don't really have student loan rights. I questioned one of my Sallie Mae loans and Citi sent it to Discover,...

Consumer debt collection options

Fraud is fraud, so make the collectors prove that you owe it! More people need to file answers to their summons and complaints, at least that's...

What can be done about landlords lieing about the property having bugs in the units and the people living in them are suffering.

I assume all landlords will steal your deposit, but the Warranty of Habitability would be a great place to start. Basically Google the statute but...

I have a warrant for dui charge in 2010 and had to relocate due to foreclosure and tried to follow up and transfer without succe

These are tricky to do, and frustrating depending on your county and judge. I'd start with the CBI website and pull your criminal history, or you...

What is the process to convert my Chapter 13 bankruptcy to a Chapter 7, as well as, add some forgotten creditors?

This could end up simple. If your 13 has NOT been paid on, then the trustee will move to dismiss your 13 eventually, and why get this thing...

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I live abroad and i have defaulted on my student loans. will i be arrested at the airport if i come to the US?

No way. Now if you bring back bags of money or are on the flight from Amsterdam to Chicago, then expect to see some golden retrievers with badges....

Don remember if I'm the primary or the cosigner on the car I signed for a friend

You can do all the above or just make her an offer that she can't refuse. I would call her up and take her out to coffee. Bring your credit reports...

Can a student loan From the federal government be taken out of a bank account ?

I think you are asking is will the Federal government pop the money in his bank account if he keeps it there. If it is student loan debt in default...

Can student loans be included in a bankruptcy?

Sadly, student loans are not dischargeable; when that changes I'll file my bankruptcy the next day! Maybe look at clearing away the unsecured...

Start about a great fresh start! $5,000 is a good down payment on something safe. And timing is very important. I generally explain that there are...