Consumers have strong and legally protected rights when it comes to how retailers, service providers and lenders use credit scores when extending credit. If you think your rights as a

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently announced that a debt collector will pay $24.3 million to settle an agency investigation into the unlawful practice of “debt parking.” The civil penalty

The federal agency that is tasked with protecting consumers recently issued final amended regulations intended to protect consumers from unfair debt collection practices and give them additional rights. The agency

Debt settlement is an alternative to filing for bankruptcy that accomplishes many of the same goals. A debtor obtains relief from abusive calls, harassing letters and other oppressive efforts to

In good news for California residents needing relief from crushing debt, Governor Newsom recently signed a new law which gives California debtors significant relief in bankruptcy proceedings. The new law,

When it comes to retirement accounts, the good news is that, if properly set up, they generally do not need to go through probate in California. The key lies in

Here in the Golden State, employers cannot fire you for unlawful reasons or for reasons that contravene the fundamental public policy of the State of California. Workers have strong rights

You can sue if you have been a victim of “robocalling” or “robotexting.” There is a federal statute called the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) passed by Congress in 1991.

You Can Sue if You Have Been a Victim of Unfair Debt Collection Practices Here in the United States, consumers who are behind on their debt payments are well protected

Under the US Bankruptcy Code, 11 USC §101 et seq , people with overwhelming debts are entitled to file for bankruptcy to obtain relief from their financial stress and worry.