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Mandatory arbitration provisions are once again at the forefront of policy discourse on Capitol Hill as government agency heads and members of Congress grapple with how to best balance the interests of both companies and consumers. But there doesn’t seem to be much hope for one side of the debate, as Congress is set to overturn a rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in July of this year.

Americans are drowning in student loan debt.  More than 3,000 people default on their federal student loans every day.  It takes around 20 years for the average student loan borrower to pay off their loans.  Today, there are over 44 million Americans with a total student loan debt of $1.4 trillion.  But what happens if you can’t make the necessary payments?

It is estimated that 500,000 insurance claims on damaged automobiles will be filed as a result of Hurricane Harvey alone.  Given that Hurricane Irma engulfed the entire state of Florida, the number of hurricane damaged vehicles there can be expected to be immense as well.  According to the Chicago Tribune,

In my blog today, I thought I would discuss generally who is eligible for Social Security retirement and work-related disability benefits.

Often, I consult with prospective and existing clients who are involved in a lawsuit. Normally, their first question is exactly how a bankruptcy case affects a lawsuit. The answer to that question depends on several factors.

If you have more debt than you can juggle, it is always wise to seek the advice of a bankruptcy attorney. Bankruptcy may not always be the best course of action, but if it is, here is an overview of the process.

Just when we think we can't take any more bad news about student loans we are now finding out that senior citizens are becoming overwhelmed with student loan debt. Not their own student loan debt, necessarily, but rather student loans that they either borrowed themselves, such as a parent-plus loan, or may have cosigned with their children and even grandchildren.

Many people that I have met with have asked me my opinion about debt settlement companies. The advice I offer is to be diligent and research all of the options advertised.  Most importantly talk with an attorney who has experience and knowledge in handling debt issues. In my opinion, the best way to do this is in a face to face meeting.

The cost of a College education is rising each year.  I have 2 children, ages 2 and 7 and can only imagine what costs will be in 2028 and 2033. For example, The University of Alabama cost of attendance for the 2017-2018 academic year is estimated to be $30,184 for in-state students and $48,634 for out-of-state students.