You may have recently heard news about the Credit CARD Reform Act of 2009. It just went into effect on February 22, 2010 and is intended to provide various protections to consumers to combat the wily tricks of the credit card companies. Here’s a great cartoon video (which I saw posted on the Center for… Continue Reading
You may have already come across the Bankruptcy Bill and BAPCPA Man cartoons either on a previous post this blog or elsewhere. Well, now the site may also be the best source for bankruptcy songs as well. That’s right, bankruptcy songs. Thanks to Bankruptcy Bill’s Bankruptcy Song Contest, which just posted the songs and lyrics… Continue Reading
If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy in Connecticut, it’s important to be prepared. There are some things you need to do in advance. And just as importantly, there are some things you SHOULD NOT DO when preparing to file for bankruptcy. Here are a few key things not to do right before filing for bankruptcy… Continue Reading
Happy holidays indeed. If you’re a credit card company. According to this article in the Denver Post (“Credit Card Rates Soar Just Before Shopping Season“), credit card companies have been raising rates on unassuming consumers. The credit industry is preparing for the major reforms on the unscrupulous practices they have been getting away with for… Continue Reading