Creditors may regularly prevail in the debt collection lawsuits they file, but they aren’t always the winner in court. Getty Images/iStockphoto Over the past few years, many borrowers have become accustomed to carrying larger credit card and loan balances than they once did. That’s because a mix of higher borrowing costs, persistent inflation and rising … Read more
The debt collections process can change in ways that borrowers never anticipate, especially over time. Hanizam/Getty Images Falling behind on your debt is rarely the result of a single bad financial decision. In many cases, the issue arises after months or years of financial challenges, from rising expenses to stubbornly high borrowing costs or unexpected … Read more
What you do after being served with a debt collection lawsuit can have a significant impact on the outcome. Coompia77/Getty Images Household debt remains at record highs right now, and for many borrowers, keeping up with monthly payments has become more difficult as elevated interest rates, stubborn inflation and years of high borrowing costs continue … Read more
The debt collection process doesn’t simply stop when someone dies, but it doesn’t continue exactly as it did before, either. Getty Images/iStockphoto When someone dies, financial questions tend to surface shortly thereafter, even if the grieving process has just started. After all, bills continue arriving, creditors may start reaching out and, in turn, surviving family … Read more
Debt relief can be an effective path forward, but it doesn’t always deliver immediate relief from creditor contact. Getty Images/iStockphoto Credit card balances are sticking around longer — and costing a lot more — in today’s economic environment. Case in point? If you’re carrying a revolving balance right now, it’s likely accruing interest at a … Read more
A man pardoned by President Donald Trump for his actions on Jan. 6 has been sentenced for possessing more than 100,000 child sexual abuse images and videos discovered in connection with his Capitol riot case. Daniel Tocci was sentenced to four years in prison by U.S. District Judge Mark G. Mastroianni of the District of … Read more
We’re not new to Cécred at NBC Select, but the brand has something new for us — today Cécred launched its new styling collection. The line includes seven products designed to help you style blowouts, braid-outs, silk presses and more. Each product in the collection is also formulated to protect your hair from heat and … Read more