More Comparisons of Lack of Credit Card Debt Lawsuit “Proof” to Mortgage “Robo-Signing”

A recent column in the Legal Section of the Thompson Reuters News and Insight website reported a multi-state investigation by a group of state attorneys general of the too-big-to-fail banks, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo, as to whether they helped junk debt buyers pursue faulty judgments against consumers with defaulted credit card debt.

According the column,

“At issue is whether weak record-keeping by banks or a failure to pass accurate information to collecti...

Mortgage \"Robo-Signing\" vs Lack of \"Proof\" in Credit Card Debt Lawsuits

Weekly Round Up: Tips on How To Avoid Credit Card Scams

How to Avoid Credit Card Scams
The holiday season comes with laughs and cheer but it is not without its pain and sorrow. Many opportunists take advantage of your willingness to spend money as a chance to prey on your finances. Hackers, scam artistes and even pick pockets cash in heavily during the Christmas season. Here are some tips on how to avoid scams concerning the use of your credit card this year.
Tips to try and prevent credit card fraud
John Michaud is an assistant professor in the s...

Top Credit Card Safety Tips

The 'Fiscal Cliff': A Great Motivator To Avoid Getting into Debt This Christmas

Why You Should Avoid Debt This Christmas
If increasing your credit card debt was part of your holiday spending plan, I suggest you throw that script out the window. If you simply pay attention to how the big money makers in the country are responding to the mere possibility that the 'fiscal cliff' will not be averted, you will realize that you need to change your game plan sooner rather than later.
Fiscal cliff looming? Ten tax moves to make now.
Americans are facing an unprecedented tax incr...

Incur Less Debt so As To Handle The Fiscal Cliff