Tag Archive | "debt"

Bankruptcy Basics

Sunday, June 13, 2010

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Colorado Man Goes to Prison for Lying on Loan Application

Friday, April 30, 2010

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Seems like no big deal, doesn’t it?  What harm could there be in lying on a loan application?  While the story below does seem pretty severe, if a lender finds out that you lied on a loan application, there will be consequences.  You could lose your loan or be sued for the amount of the [...]

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How to Avoid Credit Card Traps

Saturday, January 16, 2010

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How to Avoid Credit Card Traps

Credit cards can be deadly weapons, or maybe they’re like spider webs.  Whatever they are, they can be dangerous, getting you mired down in debt to the point that you may have trouble trying to achieve your goals, financial or otherwise.  The California Attorney General has a brief article to help consumers avoid common credit [...]

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What to Do When You Get Served by a Debt Collector

Friday, January 15, 2010

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What to Do When You Get Served by a Debt Collector

Full disclosure: most on my work involves filing lawsuits on behalf of creditors collecting debts.  I am not here to convince you to give in to whatever the creditor demands, but I am here to share with you what are some standard practices in this kind of lawsuit. If I file a lawsuit against a debtor, [...]

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What Is Debt Collector Harassment?

Friday, January 1, 2010

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What Is Debt Collector Harassment?

If you’ve been reading this blog, you know that part of my practice includes debt collection work.  No, I’m not one of those guys who calls people asking for money.  But if you ever get sued for owing money, I might be the guy you meet in the courtroom. Before a case ever gets to me, [...]

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