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TRICKS OF THE TRADE
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Monday, August 3, 2015. In recent years it has become more common for American families to fall a little behind financially. A missed credit card...
BEING HARASSED FOR A DEBT THAT ISN’T YOURS
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Getting behind on your bills is easy and happens to many American families. When it does, there is bound to be some communication from the...
IGNORING THE PROBLEM WILL ONLY MAKE IT WORSE
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Friday, September 11, 2015. So many people think that if they just don't answer the phone, the bad collection lady will go away. Well, that is not the case. It really...
HELPING HANDS OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Many people think that their financial struggle doesn't get easier until the bankruptcy has gone through and discharged all their debts....
WHAT IF I DON’T AGREE WITH DEBT I AM BEING HARASSED FOR?
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Debt collection services, banks and credit card companies can be ruthless when trying to collect a debt. Many times consumers will avoid...
WHAT IS YOUR DEBT DELINQUENCY TIMELINE?
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Credit is a wonderful thing, or at least, it can be. However, dozens of things threaten how and if we can pay back our credit card debt....
HOME EQUITY VERSUS SECOND MORTGAGE LOANS FOR FINANCIAL HELP
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Thursday, January 7, 2016. Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions an individual can make. While having a home of your own makes you financially responsible for...
WHAT PROTECTION DOES THE AUTOMATIC STAY PROVIDE?
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Saturday, January 23, 2016. After a long and exhausting battle with creditors and collection agencies, it is very common for bankruptcy petitioners to breathe a sigh...
END THE HARASSING COLLECTION CALLS ONCE AND FOR ALL
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Debt collection is a dirty business. Collection agents use intimidating and relentless tactics when trying to collect on a debt. For the...
DO I HAVE TO DISCUSS MY DEBTS WITH THE COLLECTION AGENCY?
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Sunday, February 21, 2016. Many people find themselves behind on their bills to the point that collection activity begins. This activity usually...
YOUR CHILDREN MAY EXPERIENCE FINANCIAL STRESS TOO
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Friday, February 26, 2016. As unlikely as it may seem, parents often do not experience financial stress alone. Regardless of how minor or significant a family's money...
HOW DO I HANDLE A JUDGMENT?
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Being in debt can be scary. However, being in debt to the point of having a judgment filed against you can be even worse....
PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FROM HARASSING CREDITOR CALLS
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Being in debt is a stressful experience. Not only do you know that you are behind on your bills, but you may be receiving repeated and...
PUT AN END TO CREDITOR HARASSMENT
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Being in debt is extremely frustrating. Even more frustrating is having debt collectors call at all hours harassing you and your family. While...
FINANCIAL STRUGGLE DOESN’T ALWAYS COME ON SUDDENLY
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Thursday, May 5, 2016. If you are facing financial struggle, chances are it wasn’t one big event that caused it. More often than not, it is a series of several...
6 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DEBT COLLECTORS
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. There are a lot of opinions, and even some horror stories, about debt collectors. Regardless of whether your opinions are positive or negative,...
HARASSMENT FROM CREDITORS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Very few people go through life without using credit. We use credit for everyday expenses or to make more substantial purchases such as a home...
WHAT ARE SOME OPTIONS WHEN FACING FORECLOSURE?
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Thursday, June 2, 2016. When it comes to choosing your house, many of us tend to purchase at the top of our budget, knowing this is a place our...
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Monday, June 6, 2016. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was designed to hold debt collectors to a higher standard, an ethical standard that would grant the...
BEWARE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SCAMS
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Sunday, June 12, 2016. As with most debt related woes, if you are unable to make your monthly mortgage payments, it is a good idea to let your lender know and discuss...
WHAT RIGHTS DOES CARD PROVIDE ME?
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Thursday, July 7, 2016. Nearly one decade ago, a new law came into play called the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act. It served to protect...
ARE THERE LAWS AGAINST CREDITORS CALLING ME ALL DAY?
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Saturday, July 9, 2016. When you are falling behind and your bills, you may try to manage your stress and pay off a little with each paycheck. You may feel that...
PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM CREDIT-COLLECTING BULLIES
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. We tell our kids that bullying is wrong; we tell them that being mean, making threats and trying to force people to do things they shouldn't...
WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR CREDIT AFTER BANKRUPTCY?
On behalf of Law Offices of Patrick L. Cordero, PA posted in How to Deal With Creditor Harassment on Sunday, July 24, 2016. It's good to consider the pros and the cons when determining whether bankruptcy is right for you. A common concern is what a bankruptcy filing...