Day October 2, 2017

I Received a Windfall – What Now?

The Powerball lottery jackpot reached a staggering number last month, topping out at $758.7 million, amounting to the second largest haul in the contest’s history. The odds of winning were one in 292.2 million. Obviously, with numbers like that, the chances…

Debt Consolidation vs. Debt Settlement vs. Bankruptcy

We’ve talked at length in past blogs about the dangers of cutting corners when it comes to debt. However, there are several legitimate avenues available to find debt relief. The most common solutions are debt consolidation, debt settlement, and bankruptcy. Nonetheless, before taking…

How to Deal with Hostile Debt Collection

In June, the Supreme Court ruled that companies who purchase debts and then collect them aren’t held accountable to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The FDCPA protects debtors from third-party overly aggressive actions and unfair collection practices.  However, Supreme Court…