Being rich and famous is certainly no guarantee of future wealth, nor does it protect you from the law, paying your debts, or becoming a victim of the housing crisis. We hear daily about the record number of foreclosures that are affecting consumers across the country, but it is hard to imagine somebody we perceive [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Consumer Debt'
Foreclosure Affects the Rich and Famous As Well
November 3rd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Consumer Debt, Mortgages, Real Estate
Tags: famous foreclosure victims·foreclosure·housing crisis·mortgage debt·Real Estate·rich and famous·rich foreclosure victims
Another Consumer “Success Story” Against Bank of America
October 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Banking, Consumer Debt
Are consumers just on a lucky roll against the big banks, or are more Americans simply fed-up with the outrageous fees and charges and just finding more unique and brazen ways to show that they aren’t going to take it anymore?
Kristy posted a blog last Friday which showed a video documenting one consumer’s successful fight against the usurious fees charged [...]
Tags: ann minch·bank of america·consumer rights·credit card fees·Credit Cards·Debtors revolt·interest rate increase
Control Signs of Financial Distress Early On for Best Success Rate
October 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Budgeting, Consumer Debt
Good health, most of us would agree, is the most important gift we can enjoy throughout our lives. Good health allows us the ability to live life to the fullest, to pursue our goals and dreams for success and accomplishment, to nuture our relationships with our family and loved ones. When we become aware of symptoms affecting our [...]
Tags: controlling debt·debt management·early signs of financial problems·financial distress signs·financial stress·financial stress symptoms
A Good Forclosure Defense: Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP)
September 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Consumer Debt, Mortgages
Many people are facing foreclosure today. If you are one of them, you may be able to delay the process or halt it all together without stepping a foot into court. As part of the “Making Homes Affordable” program, a.k.a Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), mortgage servicers are required to review the eligibility [...]
Tags: foreclosure·foreclosure procedure·HAMP·Home Affordable Modification Program·lender·Making Homes Affordable Program·Mortgage·mortgage servicer
