All posts by Steve Rhode
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Credit Card Debt Survey Alarming and Confusing at the Same TimeThe folks over at Clever put out a credit card debt report which is being reported by others in different ways. Honestly, the results leave me perplexed. While 70% of people say they will not pay off...
- Posted March 20, 2019
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Coronado Student Loan Trust Private Loans Discharged in BankruptcyA bankruptcy Adversary Proceeding was filed in December of 2018 and one of the parties named in the action was American Educational Services. The consumer said they had $132,652 in private student loan debt that American Education...
- Posted March 19, 2019
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Should I Pay on My Student Loan During a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?Question: Dear Steve, Ended up filing Chapter 13. My student loan is on hold until 2022 until the Chapter 13 is completed. My question is should I try to pay on the student loan or wait. The...
- Posted March 19, 2019
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My Car Was Stolen, Recovered and My Insurance Company Let it Get Sold at AuctionQuestion: Dear Steve, My car was stolen when I was 1000 miles away from home. I had full coverage and gap insurance. I filed a claim and notified my insurance company. two weeks later the sheriff department...
- Posted March 19, 2019
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How to Get Your Money Back From a Debt Relief Company if You Feel Like You’ve Been ScammedHere is my definitive guide on how to get out of a scam and get your best shot at getting your money back. Warning, it will take some work, but it can be effective. “The steps listed...
- Posted March 18, 2019
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Scam Alert – Be On the Lookout for Fund Release EmailsConsumers have reported receiving fictitious email messages, allegedly initiated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), regarding funds purportedly under the control of the OCC. Any communication claiming that the OCC is involved in...
- Posted March 18, 2019
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How To Repair UK Credit After Bankruptcy In Easy StepsIt’s no over-exaggeration to say that bankruptcy can and does change your life. Not only can recovering financially be a challenge, but it also takes a toll on your emotional health. If you’re in this position, re-building...
- Posted March 18, 2019
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Podcast – Student Loan Assistance Scam to Watch For – Another College Closes – Farm Debt – Best Way to Pay Down DebtThis week Damon Day (DamonDay.com) and Steve Rhode (GetOutOfDebt.org) spend far too much time laughing and joking about nonsensical stuff while they deal with some serious debt subjects. When it comes to debt there is no sense...
- Posted March 14, 2019
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10 Totally FREE Apps That Will Bag You Monthly SavingsIf we were to pass you a few hundred pounds at the end of every year, we’re guessing that you’d snatch our hands off. This is exactly where these top ten lists come in, which covers everything...
- Posted March 11, 2019
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Our Harley Davidson Financing Charges are Ridiculous. How Can We Get Out of It?Question: Dear Steve, My husband purchased his dream Harley Davidson and, while we are aware that the 22% is a ridiculous interest rate, we had no idea how bad it would be. Is it legal to take...
- Posted March 8, 2019
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Should I Trust The Lawyer Referral Network to Get Me Out of Debt?Question: Dear Steve, Lawyer Referral Network – Is this company legit? I have learned the probability is great that what debt they assist in getting relieved you have to pay income taxes on the write-off. This company...
- Posted March 7, 2019
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I Feel Like I’m Treading Water All the Time With My DebtQuestion: Dear Steve, I was just sued by one of my credit cards and another isn’t too far behind. They are all wanting to set up payments, but I can’t financially do it. I feel like I...
- Posted March 6, 2019
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My Local Community College Says I Owe Them Money but I Can’t Afford to PayQuestion: Dear Steve, I was just informed about a student debt owed to my community college. Upon receiving the letter, I contacted the college and they informed me it was transferred to a collection agency. I honestly...
- Posted March 6, 2019
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Operators of Phony Grant Scheme Banned From Selling Grants and TelemarketingA federal district court in Arizona entered three stipulated orders on February 26, 2019, settling the FTC’s case against the operators of a sham grant scheme known as Premium Grants. The defendants targeted individuals, many of whom...
- Posted March 5, 2019
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Podcast – Debit Cards Versus Credit Cards – Layaway – Vacations – Big IRS RefundsThis week Damon Day and I talk about a wide variety of topics. Everything from why big TRS refunds spell trouble to what you really need to know about credit cards and debit cards. The advice is...
- Posted March 5, 2019
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