NoteWorld, NoteWorld Servicing Center, Nationwide Support Services and Freedom Debt Center Slapped With Class Action Suit

There was a very recent class action suit against NoteWorld, NoteWorld Servicing Center, Nationwide Support Services, and Freedom Debt Center. Both Nationwide Support Services and Freedom Debt Center are TASC members. – Source. Joanne Garneau, the CEO of Nationwide Support Services, serves on the Executive Board of TASC. – Source I would not be surprised …

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FTC Slams the Lid Down on International Identity Theft Ring Hitting Credit and Debit Cards

At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court has halted an elaborate international scheme that used identity theft to place more than $10 million in bogus charges on consumers’ credit and debit cards, pending a trial. More than a million consumers were hit with one-time charges of $10 or less, and their …

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Northeast Settlement Group – Small But Transparent

Recently I was contacted by Andy Faria of Northeast Settlement Group. He wanted to share with me the approach of his debt settlement company and their approach of basing their fees on the actual performance of his settling debts instead of collecting large fees up front. While his company is small he is able to …

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I Can Never Get Ahead. – Chad

“Dear Steve, Holding minimal credit card debt, maybe $3,000.00. Owe $8,000 in Medical/Dental debt. Owe $16,000.00 in student loans. Owe IRS roughly $15,000. My monthly bills are $800.00 in child support, $440 car payment, $770.00 rent, not even sure on credit cards maybe $400.00 and utils and insurance about $400.00. Expenses maybe $400.00 per month. …

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I Just Got a Postcard About a Bankruptcy Claim From American Corrective Counseling Services. – Janet

“Dear Steve, I just received a post card about a bankruptcy claim for SCH Corp, ACCS Corp and American Corrective Counseling Services, Inc. and I am trying to establish what if anything, my claim is in this matter. In regard to ACCS Corp, do you know if they operate in Colorado, especially Larimer County? I …

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My Husband is a Liar, Cheat and Thief and Spent Our Equity Line of Credit Without Telling Me

“Dear Steve, I habe been married for 8 years. I got the mail recently and found the account summary for our Equity Line of Credit. All but 3500.00 of the 50,000 has been taken by my husband for the last 4 years. he has only been paying the 167.00 interest payment. I was shocked for …

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I’ve Been Reading Your Book “Eliminate Your Debt Like a Pro” and Have Some Questions. – Richard

“Dear Steve, I have been reading your book ” Eliminate Your Debt Like a Pro”, and really appreciate your thoughts and caring for people with debt issues. Thanks. I have a couple of questions and will very briefly describe my situation. I have very sizable credit card debt to the tune of about $66,000. I …

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Fear of Debt Keeps Cancer Survivors From Getting Medical Care

A published work “Forgoing Medical Care Because of Cost” examines the issues facing cancer survivors in being able to afford continued access to medical care. The study found Cancer treatment may result in financial hardship, and an inability to afford medical copayments, prescription medications, and medical services perceived as nonessential (eg, dental and mental healthcare). …

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