During August 2018, one in every 1,456 homes in Ohio received a foreclosure filing, according to RealtyTrac.com. This was worse than the national average of 1 in every 1,882 homes, and placed Ohio just outside the top 10 states … [Read more...] about What Happens to Unclaimed Funds After an Ohio Foreclosure?
Debt Collection
Chase and Zombie Debts
Last updated April 21, 2018. In a recent lawsuit, Chase Bank was forced to pay out more than $160 million in penalties and $50 million in refunds to consumers for selling bad zombie debt to collection agencies. What is a … [Read more...] about Chase and Zombie Debts
Is Student Loan Debt Headed for a Cliff?
Last updated April 21, 2018. We've all heard about student loan debt in the news. Lots of us have student loan debt ourselves. We hear a lot about how millennials won't be able to buy their own homes or save for retirement. If … [Read more...] about Is Student Loan Debt Headed for a Cliff?
Will My Children Be Left with My Debts If I Die?
Last updated March 29, 2018. When a family member dies, there are often many tasks that need to be performed to put all of the deceased’s affairs in order. There may be a will to file with a probate court; there may be property … [Read more...] about Will My Children Be Left with My Debts If I Die?
Help! Creditors are Calling My Mom!
Last updated Oct. 30, 2017. It's no secret — when you've fallen behind on a debt, the gloves come off. Creditors will go to great lengths trying to collect on past-due accounts. Collection phone calls to relatives and friends … [Read more...] about Help! Creditors are Calling My Mom!
What is the Automatic Stay? What is the Penalty for Creditors Who Violate It?
Last updated Aug. 31, 2017. Bankruptcy is designed to help you get back on sound financial footing. That can’t happen if you still have to worry about creditors garnishing your wages or foreclosing on your home. So, bankruptcy … [Read more...] about What is the Automatic Stay? What is the Penalty for Creditors Who Violate It?