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Why Are the Advertised Consolidated Loan Rates Different That the Ad?

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Question: Dear Steve, At the advertised numbers, I would have consolidated. What happened to the advertised rate? Bill Answer: Dear Bill, I’m not sure exactly what advertised numbers you are speaking about, and normally a question so short would not make it to the site to be answered, but you bring up a great teachable …

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Couple Faces Serious Jail Time For Their $25 Million Nationwide Telemarketing Fraud Scam

Kara Singleton Adams, from Georgia, was found guilty last week on charges of wire fraud, conspiracy, and structuring financial transactions, relating to a $25 million nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme. Already convicted in this scheme are three co-defendants including Adams’ husband, Jason James Eyer, James Adolph Schoenholz, and Brittany Dunphy. All three pleaded guilty to related …

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I Would Like to Consolidate My Debt, However I’m Having a Difficult Time Finding Someone Who Will – Laurie

“Dear Steve, I am current of all of my debt. Do not have any past due debt. I do have about 25,000 in credit card debt and would like to consolidate, however am having a difficult time finding someone. Also, my main problem is that I have a Bank of America card fo 12,000 that …

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How the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act Can Help You

Service personnel experience financial difficulties that are unique and need special attention. Fortunately, there are special laws to help them cope and this article discusses their rights and protections under the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. §§ 501 et seq. What is the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act? The Soldiers’ and …

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Should I Do Debt Consolidation or Debt Settlement? – Jimi

Jimi “Dear Steve, I am $60,000 in credit card debt. The banks have lowered all my limits and raised all my interest rates astronomically. Is it better for my future credit to do Debt Consolidation or Debt Settlement? Thanks! Jimi” Dear Jimi, A debt consolidation could be refinancing the home mortgage to take cash out …

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Daniel Writes In – “How Can I Get Out of Credit Card Debt?”

Daniel says, “I’ve been buried in credit card debt and it feels like I make payments each month and instead of things going down, things go up. My interest rates recently went up even though I have not missed a payment or paid late. Another one of my MasterCard’s just lowered my limit a lot. …

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Rebecca And Her Husband Are Struggling to Keep The Business Going

“Dear Steve, My husband and I own our own business but have been struggling lately. I work a 9-5 job while he stays at home to run the business. We owe a lot of debt in credit cards from working to get the business up and going – and we’re just a few hundred dollars …

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Is It Legal For Bank of America to Raise My Interest Rates? – Lucy

Lucy “Dear Steve, Have been advised about Bank of America raise in interest rates. I have never been late on a payment. Would like to be part of class action suit. Is this legal? Lucy” Dear Lucy, The only Bank of America class action lawsuit I am familiar with is the one I previously wrote …

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