by Ron Sykstus | Nov 6, 2019
Having just observed another Halloween, I thought this might be a good time to discuss the evils of “Zombie Debt.” What is zombie debt? Zombie debt is defined by Investopedia as...
by Bradford Botes | Sep 13, 2019
If you’ve ever been pursued by a debt collector, chances are good that you felt harassed. But, “debt collector harassment” has a specific legal meaning. And, when that line is...
by Ron Sykstus | Aug 22, 2019
When you file bankruptcy, you have a right to expect relief from collection harassment. The automatic stay prevents most creditors from pursuing ALL collection actions...
by Ron Sykstus | Jun 28, 2019
It’s no secret that collection agencies, debt buyers, and other debt collectors don’t always play fair. Most people who have been through a financial crunch and fallen behind on...
by Suzanne Carlson Shinn | Sep 28, 2018
When I meet with an individual, the person is often shocked to find out that there are no laws requiring an individual to give information to a creditor or collector over the...
by Ed Woods | May 18, 2018
If you are facing a money crisis, you are probably one of the millions of Americans getting phone calls and letters from debt collection companies and law firms. Too often, these...
