FCC Announces New Proposed Rules To Make The Telephone Consumer Protection Act More Consumer-Friendly
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler recently announced new proposed rules that strengthen the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), making it more […]
Consumer Rights
Changes in credit reporting may be good news for consumers
Some recent changes in credit reporting could be good news for many Illinois residents. The changes, which were instituted by
Credit card debtor rights in Illinois
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, credit card companies have taken steps to limit consumer rights in the event
National Consumer Law Center to CFPB: Ban The Collection Of Time-Barred Debt
The National Consumer Law Center has issued a policy paper entitled, “Zombie Debt: What the CFPB Should Do About Attempts To Collect
Consumers’ rights dealing with debt collection agencies
Many Illinois residents have credit card or medical debts that they have had trouble paying off, and in some cases
What rights do Illinois debtors have?
A woman is refusing to pay a $20 charge that she incurred on her Kohl’s credit card in November of
Why Collecting Time-Barred Debts Hurts Consumers
The FDCPA Defense Blog recently published a post decrying the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and FTC’s position regarding debt collectors attempting to
CFPB tries to secure free credit scores for consumers
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) serves as a consumer-friendly watchdog with its eyes on the financial industry. According
Sharp uptick in consumer debt is more frightening than fun
Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released data about the amount of debt that Americans are
Credit Tips From The National Association of Consumer Advocates
The National Association of Consumer Advocates has written a five-step guide to improving your credit score. The guide rather useful, in particular