by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Apr 2, 2014 | Credit Card Debt
The death of a spouse is devastating. If one spouse passes away and leaves substantial credit card debt, the question arises of who is responsible for paying off those credit card bills. In many cases, especially with elderly couples, one surviving spouse can be on a...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Feb 22, 2014 | Credit Card Debt
Some people think of tax foreclosures as homes that are distressed. A new program in Milwaukee offers some help to homebuyers who are interested in buying one of the tax foreclosures from the city. The PyraMax Bank Milwaukee Tax Foreclosure program will help people to...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Jan 16, 2014 | Credit Card Debt
When you decided to apply for a credit card, you probably imagined that it would help you out. What you probably didn’t count on was the possibility that your credit card might be used by others to help them out while hurting you. Most Wisconsin residents have...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Jan 8, 2014 | Credit Card Debt
Within the past couple of decades, debt consolidation has become a popular way for many consumers in Wisconsin to get their finances back on track. When you over-extend yourself due to unforeseen circumstances, loss of a job or lack of planning skills, combining all...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Dec 27, 2013 | Credit Card Debt
Wisconsin consumers may be interested to know that the Mississippi Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against JP Morgan Chase for illegal credit card collection practices. The bank has previously found itself in trouble for its methods. The Office of the Comptroller...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Nov 20, 2013 | Credit Card Debt
Wisconsin residents who have struggled with credit card debt may be interested to see what the government has done to help. In 2009, Congress passed the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act to protect consumers from predatory lending practices....
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Oct 24, 2013 | Credit Card Debt
For people in Wisconsin and around the country, understanding credit cards can help avoid financial downfalls. Due to their simplicity, credit cards make it almost too easy to create mountains of debt. It’s important to understand there’s a vast difference...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Oct 8, 2013 | Credit Card Debt
The United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is pledging to further scrutinize credit card issuer policies. Although the CARD Act was passed in 2009, the bureau believes that more work is to be done. In particular, the bureau may impose new limits on fees...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Sep 26, 2013 | Credit Card Debt
Consumers in Wisconsin and elsewhere appear to be taking better control of their debt thanks to their own actions and through mandatory relief prescribed by federal agencies. Analysis of consumer spending shows that Americans continue to charge fewer purchases,...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Sep 12, 2013 | Credit Card Debt
A new study shows some alarming statistics related to consumer credit card debt. Wisconsin residents may be surprised by the numbers, but they can find help in some tips that accompanied the study. The study, conducted by CardHub.com, shows that the amount of new debt...