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In my last post, I wrote about Google’s change in its ad policy concerning payday lenders. As examined in that post, Google noted the harm these types of loans often cause for consumers. Google is not alone in recognizing the harmful effects of these loans. The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has also been looking into the matter.

When you have a crisis in your life like financial problems, it can be very difficult to make the leap to seek help.  I have made a list of 5 considerations that are helpful when deciding how to choose an attorney to help you with your finances.

I recently wrote a letter to my son who just graduated from high school and will be heading off to college in August for his freshman year. The theme of that letter is based on Matthew 7:13-14 wherein Jesus is speaking about the narrow way.

Student load debt is becoming an increasingly big problem for consumers across the country. With the high price of tuition, it is quite common, almost necessary, for the majority of students seeking higher education to incur some student loans.

I get asked the question, “What if I die before my case is completed?”  You might be thinking to yourself why would it matter at all what happens as it won’t affect the deceased person.

Earlier this month, clothing retailer Aeropostale filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  Aeropostale has also announced that it will be closing 113 stores in the United States, as well as all of its 41 stores in Canada.  The retailer wants to use its bankruptcy to restructure its business and reduce its

Madison, Mississippi based All American Check Cashing is under fire again after the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed suit against the company for allegedly engaging in deceptive practices.

I have many friends who are watching their kid’s graduate high school this year.   Our turn will be next year and the thought of sending our daughter away from us to attend college is exciting but sad.  I remember when I moved away from home and the temptations of being my own “boss” was liberating and yet frightening.  We pray we give ou

I have previously reported extensively on Teresa Guidice of the Real Housewives of New Jersey and her stint in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud.  There’s a another housewife in the news these days or, more particularly, her husband.  Erika

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