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Debt Management
75 published works
The Debt Lawyers Blog
Credit Cards: A Tool or a Trap? Understanding Debt Dynamics
In today’s fast-paced world, credit cards have become an integral part of our financial landscape. They offer convenience, flexibility, and rewards, enticing us with the promise of purchasing power at…
Administrative and Regulatory
Colorado AG Settles With Debt Management Company Over Failure to Provide Customers With Signed Agreements
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team
On November 3, Colorado Attorney General (AG) Phil Weiser announced that his office reached a settlement with Touchstone Partners, Inc. (Touchstone), a noted debt management company. The AG's allegations were…
Consumer Finance Monitor
Debt Management Company to Pay $110k in Refunds to Customers under Agreement with Colorado Attorney General’s Office
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced a recent agreement between Florida-based debt management company Touchstone Partners, Inc. and the Colorado Department of Law in resolution of Touchstone’s violations of the…
Regulatory Oversight
Colorado AG Settles With Debt Management Company Over Failure to Provide Customers With Signed Agreements
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team
On November 3, Colorado Attorney General (AG) Phil Weiser announced that his office reached a settlement with Touchstone Partners, Inc. (Touchstone), a noted debt management company. The AG's allegations were…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
FCA announces the end of the implementation period for debt packager referral fee ban
By Simon Lovegrove (UK), Anita Edwards
On 2 October 2023, the FCA announced the end of the implementation period for the debt packager referral fee ban. In June 2023, the FCA published Policy Statement PS23/5: Debt…
Feher Law Blog
Making the Right Call in a Crisis: 4 reasons when Filing for Bankruptcy is a Good Idea
By FeherLaw
<img decoding="async" width="300" height="300" src="https://feherlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Making-the-Call-stressed-woman-small-300x300.jpg" alt="© Filing for bankruptcy is an important decision. You should carefully consider how bankruptcy may affect you and how it may help you. While it…
The Debt Lawyers Blog
Debt Management Plan vs Debt Settlement
By Joe Panvini
Debt Management Plan vs. Debt Settlement If you are filing for bankruptcy or cannot keep up with the repayments on a loan, you might be looking into setting up a…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
FCA publishes feedback to CP21/30 and consults on new rules and perimeter guidance
On 2 February 2023, the FCA published Consultation Paper CP23/5 Debt packagers: Feedback on CP21/30 and further consultation on new rules and perimeter guidance. Introduction In November 2021, the FCA…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
HM Treasury consultation response to the Statutory Debt Repayment Plan
On 15 December 2022, HM Treasury published its response to its earlier consultation seeking views on the implementation of a Statutory Debt Repayment Plan (SDRP). On 13 May 2022, the…
Virginia Family Law Journal
Minimizing impact of divorce on your credit score!
By Rob Hagy
Minimizing impact of divorce on your credit score!While getting divorced doesn’t automatically lower your credit score, things that have happened as a result of your marriage and/or divorce certainly could…