CDC issues eviction moratorium extension after Democratic outcry

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By Brett Samuels: August 3rd 2021 The CDC order applies to counties experiencing significant levels of virus spread, defined by the agency as 50 to 100 cases per 100,000 people. A congressional source …

Foreclosure Rates for All 50 States in June 2021

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By SoFi: July 29th 2021 This is up roughly 41% from June last year when foreclosure activity remained at an exceptionally low level due to the pandemic-related moratorium on foreclosures. The Biden administration’s …

The credit card debt paydown miracle that took place during pandemic is ending

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By Eric Rosenbaum: July 30th 2021 Ask a consumer expert what would happen with credit card loan balances during a recession and the answer wouldn’t be that balances decline sharply and Americans …

Congressmen Cohen, Davis and Swalwell Introduce the Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By Press Release: July 30th 2021 WASHINGTON – Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-09), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), and Eric Swalwell (CA-15) today introduced the Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act. This legislation would restore …

VA Offers Vets New Options to Avoid Foreclosure

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By Eric Peck: July 26 2021 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced its new COVID-19 Refund Modification option to assist veterans who require a significant reduction in their monthly mortgage payments due to …

How to Spot an Employee with Debt Problems

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By South Florida Caribbean News: July 20,2021 Happy employees are usually more productive and social. However, there are many stress factors that can affect an employee and therefore their productivity and interactions with …

5 Surefire Ways To Spot A Student Loan Scam

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By Dori Zinn and Mike Cetera: 03/15/2021 Imagine being anxious about affording your federal student loan payments. And then you receive a phone call from someone who says he’s affiliated with the U.S. …

Would Paying Off a Portion of My Student Loans Improve My Credit Score?

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By Bruce McClary: 11/22/19 The short answer is no, paying off a portion of your student loan won’t quickly improve your score. And even if you pay it off in full, your score …

Do I Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)?

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By Bruce McClary: 03/05/19 As an independent contractor you would not qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness because you do not satisfy the employment eligibility requirement. To be eligible for the PSLF, you …

Twice as Many U.S. Renters Fell Behind on Payments During the Pandemic

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By: Kristian Hernandez 07/07/2021 FORT WORTH — Twanesha Harrison, 33, was barely making ends meet this year when a historic winter storm hit Texas in February and sent her over the edge. Harrison …