Benefits of Hiring an Attorney to Represent You in a New York Debt Collection Lawsuit

By: Robert J. Nahoum If you have been sued by a debt collector in New York, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. You may be tempted to ignore the lawsuit, but this is a mistake. Ignoring a debt collection lawsuit can have serious consequences, including a default judgment against you. A default judgment is a […]

Are Debt Relief Companies a Scam?

By: Robert Nahoum Debt relief companies promise to help you get out of debt, but they can also be a scam. Here are some of the reasons why debt relief companies are often a scam: They make false promises. Debt relief companies often promise that they can get you out of debt quickly and easily, but there is no guarantee […]

What is an Underwater Car?

By: Robert J. Nahoum An underwater car is a car loan where the owner owes more on the loan than the car is worth. This can happen for a number of reasons, such as: Buying a car little to no down payment. Taking out a long-term car loan. Rapid depreciation of the car. Damage to the car. Why is Being […]

CFPB Issues Eye-Opening Report On The Use of High Cost Credit Cards to Pay for Medical Bills

The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued an eye-opening report on the use of high cost credit cards to pay for medical and dental costs not covered by patients insurance. Here is what the CFPB had to say: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a report on high-cost specialty financial products, such as medical […]