The state and federal consumer protection agencies are overrun with consumer complaints over credit collection agencies and debt settlement companies. These days there are a surprising number of calls showing that consumer complaints are evolving with the times. Over the past few years, internet coupons that offer discounts on goods and services from local companies  … Read more

Concerns over the fate of the U.S. economy have become a trending topic in recent months. With the debt ceiling debate raising fears, last week’s dual party compromise brought a minor sense of relief among Americans.  Since President Obama signed the budget agreement, many have been anxiously awaiting the next step to see how the  … Read more

It’s one of the most recognizable quotes in pop culture: “help control the pet population, have your pet spayed or neutered”, as requested by former TV game show host Bob Barker. It comes as no surprise that Barker loves animals and is a long-time supporter of animal rights groups. He also has donated a substantial  … Read more

The debt debate has been the hot topic for weeks now, every news channel is combing through the details with an eye of scrutiny. The truth is, many people have no idea what the future holds for the nation’s economy, and many more have no idea that the aftermath could hit close to home in  … Read more

While most of us were out running errands, spending time with family and lounging around the house this past weekend, our nation’s congressional leaders were busy hammering out a deal to help resolve the debt crisis. After a long weekend of debate and negotiation, congressional leaders may have finally reached a deal over our nation’s  … Read more

During one of the lowest points in the recent housing market slump, the government designed a tax credit to spark incentive for home purchases. The program offered first time home buyers a tax credit of $8,000 in cash for qualified purchases; and later extended a $6,500 credit to existing homeowners that purchased new homes. The  … Read more

The heirs of Anna Nicole Smith are continuing their fight to obtain half of the estate from the late model’s deceased husband.  Oil tycoon,  J.  Howard Marshall married Smith in 1994 and it has been said he verbally promised her half of his estate before passing only 14 months after they married. The controversial marriage  … Read more

The number one complaint received by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is about unfair and abusive debt collection practices. For those experiencing tough times or considering bankruptcy, collection efforts can become overwhelming. Many debt collectors will call multiple times a day, come to your house or job and even threaten you with legal action in  … Read more

  It has been quite a while since we have seen new homes being built around town. The housing market has taken a fall in this unsteady economy, and new home sales were among the worst hit. Many home builders have been at a halt and forced to seek employment elsewhere to make ends meet.  … Read more

As the economy continues to challenge us each and every day, many of us are sinking further into debt. Creditors are calling, bills are piling up and some are faced with the threat of foreclosure or wage garnishment. When faced with few options, the burden of debt can seem like a hopeless fight.  But one  … Read more