Buyer beware, we all know. But, now it shoud be seller beware. And, on top of that, mortgagor beware. The FBI is reporting a significant increase in the number of housing scams. The types of scams being reported involve false…
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California Debt Blog: It is so bad even the IRS may owe money
WOW! Debt collection practices are so bad that the IRS may owe people an apology – and $1,000. The Washington Post is reporting that the Taxpayer Advocate thinks the IRS should get rid of private debt collection. According to the…
Some advice for Northern Californians
Those of you in Northern California remember this past weekend. For those of you who were not here, you may have seen it on the news. Over 2″ of rain in one day in Sacramento. Wind gusts over 60 mph….
California Debt Blog: Your Credit Score is Changing
Fair Isaac Corp., the people who bring you your FICO score, are now rolling out FICO 08. The new system will result in changed scores for many people. Some might go up, and some will go down. According to Yahoo,…
Don’t Drink and Drive
It is amazing that this has to be said every year. But, new statistics show that the number of people arrested for DUI in California over the holidays is up. The Sacramento Bee is reporting these numbers. I think the…
Allstate Refuses to Turn Over Documents
Apparently, Allstate thinks that both a judge and the MO Supreme Court do not know what the law is. Or, at least, that is the position they are taking. In September, Allstate was ordered to turn over documents in a…
Don’t Fall for the Jury Duty Scam
A new scam is making its way around and it involves the legal system. Con artists are calling people and telling them that they have missed jury duty. In order to avoid getting arrested, you are told that you have…
Qui Custodes
It is the time of year when personal safety should be on the top of your head. Well, it should be year round, but especially now around malls and shopping centers. My friend David Kaufman has a great personal safety…
California Debt Blog: Jury Duty Scam – Avoid it!
A new scam is making its way around and it involves the legal system. Con artists are calling people and telling them that they have missed jury duty. In order to avoid getting arrested, you are told that you have…
California Debt Blog: Qui Custodes
It is the time of year when personal safety should be on the top of your head. Well, it should be year round, but especially now around malls and shopping centers. My friend David Kaufman has a great personal safety…