From the Orlando Business Journal: “The down economy this year has created an uptick in business for repossession and recovery firms.That’s because a growing number of companies and individuals can’t pay their loans for big-ticket items such as airplanes, boats…
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California Debt Blog: Zombie Debt – Good explanation
HowStuffWorks is an interesting website that explains, ready for this, how stuff works! Its an interesting website and you should look at it. Today, I write to you about their article on “How Zombie Debt Works.” I understand that they…
California Debt Blog: Debt Collection Business Soaring
The Boston Business Journal is reporting that the business of collecting debts is rising – fast. Revenue is set to reach a 10 year high to $14 billion. That is billion with a “b.” Revenue is expected to be up…
California Debt Blog: Sacramento Bee Article on Foreclosures
The Sacramento Bee wrote a story on Monday quoting from me extensively in a Q&A format. Here is the article (and a link): As an attorney, Jonathan G. Stein long ago carved out a legal specialty in consumer debt cases….
California Debt Blog: Jonathan Stein named to BusinessWeek List of Top Foreclosure Attorneys
Elk Grove, CA– Jonathan G. Stein of Elk Grove was recently named to BusinessWeek.com’s list of highest-rated foreclosure attorneys. Mr. Stein was the only attorney from California on the list of eleven and was California’s Top-Rated Attorney. “We are honored…
California Debt Blog: Avoid Predatory Lending and Mortgage Discrimination
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights just put out a newsletter with a great article to help you avoid becoming a victim of predatory lending or mortgage discrimination. One of the highlights: A recent study by the Department of Housing…
Health Insurers Mining Data
The Washington Post is reporting that health insurers are now mining data from a variety of databases when you apply for insurance. From the story by Ellen Nakashima: “Health and life insurance companies have access to a powerful new tool…
Your Insurance Review
Have you had your insurance review this year yet? What review, you ask? Good question. Your auto and homeowners insurance needs may change every year. For example, you may need to increase your insurance coverages. Or, maybe your old car…
California Debt Blog: Check your report lately?
I was talking to a new client today. He has some issues with a credit card. This is not new for me. This explains a lot of my calls this year. I asked him if he had any other problems….
California Debt Blog: Subprime Credit Cards Being Examined
The Sacramento Bee is reporting on the feds examination of the subprime credit card industry. These credit cards are issued to people who usually cannot get a credit card from one of the “regular” credit card companies similar to the…