Posts Tagged ‘Chapter 7 Bankruptcy’

What Debt Collectors Can and Cannot Do?

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

People who are experiencing serious debt problems face many difficult decisions. If they feel that they are unable to pay their creditors and debt, they may face the difficult choice of whether to consider a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. These difficult decisions are often exacerbated by constant, harassing phone calls from debt collectors.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is Intended to Protect Consumers from Abusive Practices by Debt Collectors.


Senate considering credit card reform bill to protect consumers from abusive credit card interest rate hikes and other practices this week

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

The U.S. Senate is considering a credit card reform bill this week which is intended to protect consumers from retroactive rate hikes, which would not be regulated under new rules issued by the Federal Reserve.


Senate Defeat of Legislation to Amend Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code to Allow Modification of Mortgages On Debtors Principal Residence.

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Senate Defeat of Legislation to Amend Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code to Allow Modification of Mortgages On Debtors Principal Residence.