It’s a frightening experience to open your door and have someone hand you a summons and complaint because a creditor is suing you. Such a lawsuit causes apprehension and bewilderment about what to do next. You must decide how to respond and determine whether or [...]
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Have you ever wondered why people talk about credit when they actually refer to debt? Your credit score is partially a measure of your demonstrated debt repayment. When it comes to debt, there are two main categories: secured and unsecured. This article explains the difference [...]
Is there such a thing as good debt? That depends on who you ask. To Dave Ramsey, a prominent radio show host, author, and businessman, there is no such thing as good debt. He argues that even mortgages and student loans are unacceptable because all debt keeps [...]
Your credit score is important because it determines your ability to obtain credit for a home, automobile, and more. It can even play a role in whether or not you can land certain jobs. If you know that you have a poor credit report or [...]
With everything going on in the world today it is sometimes hard to figure what to do when you are feeling financially overwhelmed. When you have past due bills you cannot afford piling up, a professional debt lawyer can provide more information about how a [...]
California law provides consumer protection from unfair, deceptive, and/or abusive debt collectors and illegal debt collection techniques and practices. If a debt collector threatens violence or even suggests bad things will happen to you if you don’t pay a particular debt, they are breaking the [...]
We've all heard the only two things guaranteed in life; Death and Taxes. Well, maybe we can add Debt to that list; Debt, Death, and Taxes or DDT for short? "DDT - is it really that bad," you ask. It can be. Did you know [...]
Did you know that there are some types of debt which can result in a reduction of your Social Security benefit payments? It's true. Certain personal delinquent financial obligations (debt) can result in a garnishment of your social security checks, thus reducing your monthly benefit [...]
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for Bankruptcy relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code. The Law Offices of Brent D. George will take the time to explore your case and make sure that you are given the best possible legal advice and representation. We service Los Angeles County and Ventura County, including the communities of Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Oak Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Oxnard, and Ventura.
