May 15, 2024The Role of the Board of Review in Your Tax Appeal JourneyNavigating the property tax appeal process in Cook County involves engaging with the Board of Review (BOR), a pivotal entity that ensures […]
May 27, 2020Credit Reporting During the COVID-19 CrisisThe economic damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon translate into credit damage as consumers are unable to pay their bills […]
May 18, 2020Predatory Lending during COVID-19 CrisisPredatory lending is any unfair practice that benefits the lender at the expense of a borrower’s ability to repay the loan. Especially […]
May 11, 2020Why you should have a financial power of attorney (POA) in place during the COVID-19 crisisIn a prior post, I laid out the details of a and the need to have this document ready to go during […]
May 3, 2020Lack of guidelines about serving transfers during the COVID-19 Crisis can lead to problemsThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued guidelines for loan servicing companies that transfer a borrower’s loan. The CFPB seems to […]
April 28, 2020The COVID-19 Pandemic makes executing a health care power of attorney form (POA) even more importantNo one can predict when a serious illness or accident might occur. This is especially true during the current COVID-19 crisis. When […]
April 27, 2020What to know before delaying mortgage payments during the COVID-19 CrisisA huge portion of the country is facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is major concern about what will […]
April 12, 2020Dealing with load companies during the COVID-19 CrisisMany people are concerned about how they will pay their mortgage as jobs are lost and incomes decrease. As mentioned in a […]
April 8, 2020Don’t Let Debt Collectors Force You Into Bad Decisions During the COVID-19 CrisisEvery debt collector’s job is to convince you to pay its debts first. It is critical that you make your own decision […]
April 5, 2020How to prioritize payment of certain debts during the COVID-19 CrisisNon-payment of certain debts can have sudden and dire consequences for your family. Dealing with these types of debts can help avoid […]
March 28, 2020Beware of COVID-19 Financial ScamsWith all of the economic uncertainty right now, the conditions are perfect for the kind of “foreclosure rescue” and other scams that […]
March 27, 2020Know Your Rights During the COVID-19 CrisisKNOWING YOUR RIGHTS AS A HOMEOWNER As the country struggles to grasp the short and long term impact of the COVID-19 […]