Dealing With Debt Collectors 101

Posted on March 12, 2010

Debt collection can be a scary situation, especially given the current state of the economy. But, if a debt collector is calling you, there are steps you can take to reduce your debt and make sure the calls end. We … Continue reading →

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Watch Out for Fraudulent 'Foreclosure Rescuers'

Posted on September 15, 2009

Recently, Robert E. Power, Jr, a self-proclaimed foreclosure rescuer, pleaded guilty in federal court to bankruptcy fraud. His company, Yorkshire Financial Services, was targeting homeowners at risk for foreclosure. Yorkshire represented that they could negotiate new mortgages for the homeowners … Continue reading →

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Guides to Help Fight Home Loss Awaited

Posted on March 16, 2009

The Obama administration’s foreclosure plan has won plaudits for tackling an issue at the heart of the current financial crisis, but an exact pattern for identifying at-risk mortgages and how to restructure them has yet to be unveiled. Alterations or … Continue reading →

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Bankruptcy: What Are Your Options?

Posted on February 4, 2009

Most people understand that bankruptcy is a way to clear up a lot of debt, but are uncertain of the details. A brief overview of the most common forms of bankruptcy follows. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is what most people think … Continue reading →

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Ohio is Number 1 in…

Posted on September 18, 2007

…Foreclosures! When you think of Ohio, what do you think of? Football? The Ohio River? Lake Erie? The Buckeyes? Well, add this to your list: Home Foreclosures. In Ohio, more than anywhere else in the United States, people are losing … Continue reading →

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SURVEY: BANKRUPTCY FILINGS ON THE RISE AGAIN, LIKELY TO RETURN TO PRE-2005 LAW LEVELS DURING NEXT YEAR

Posted on October 23, 2006

NACBA Surveys 700 U.S. Bankruptcy Attorneys on Eve of October 17, 2006 Anniversary of Controversial Law Change; Over Nine Out of 10 Say Law Has Simply Increased the Costs of Bankruptcy, With No Benefits. WASHINGTON, D.C.//October 4, 2006//As the controversial … Continue reading →

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