by bkabritsor | May 28, 2020 | Credit Card Debt
The start of a New Year often brings attention to goal setting for many Americans, and a common focus is taking control of runaway finances. Overspending during the holidays may help provide the motivation to overcome a setback. While it may take several years to pay...
by [email protected] | May 21, 2020 | Credit Card Debt
The holiday season is a wonderful time of year. It brings together family and friends to share good cheer and presents. While the holidays this year may be different, folks might try to overcompensate by picking more extravagant gifts. It may be okay if you...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Jan 20, 2020 | Credit Card Debt
Even though the holidays were nearly two months ago, some people are still recovering. Many people in Milwaukee may have used a credit card or two to purchase gifts over the holiday season. However, it is all too easy to overspend during a time of love and generosity,...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Mar 16, 2016 | Credit Card Debt
In our last post, we looked briefly at some of the changes made by a recent bill signed into law by Governor Scott Walker. Those changes, as we noted, make it easier for creditors, including debt buyers, to validate debts in court and remove deterrents to pursuing...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Mar 14, 2016 | Credit Card Debt
The Wisconsin Consumer Act is an important state law which was passed to provide protections for consumers in credit transactions and debt collection. Among other things, the law limits interest and non-interest charges in credit transactions; establishes the right to...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Dec 4, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
Now that we are well into the holiday season, people all across Wisconsin are scrambling to get many things done. There are events to attend, gifts to buy and trips to take. While the logistical complications of all these tasks can be hard enough, it is the financial...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Jul 23, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
Maybe you have significant debt, but you’re not sure of whether you should file for bankruptcy. After all, filing for bankruptcy is a decision no one should take lightly.What many people in Wisconsin don’t know, however, is that bankruptcy may not be the...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Jul 9, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt is one of the more dangerous types of debt. Unlike a mortgage, where you know you are taking out a loan with a long, long repayment period, often 30 years, when you take out a credit card, it may cost you nothing. And if you don’t use it, it...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Jun 26, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
For the average American, visits to a lawyer’s office may be rare. Car accidents, divorces and bankruptcies are likely to be among the most common reason they need to speak with an attorney. For some, there may be times when more than one of these needs...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | May 28, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
It’s always interesting to find out that high-profile and seemingly successful individuals actually have debt problems. This is especially true when the individual is Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. Last month, The Daily Beast reported that Gov. Walker is currently...
