Archive for April, 2010
Debt settlement companies could face tighter rules
by Vortex-Debt-Group on Apr.29, 2010, under Debt Settlement
Debt settlement companies that charge high fees and mislead consumers would be more tightly regulated under new legislation introduced Wednesday.
Argentine Bonds Gain After Italian Regulators Approve Debt Swap
by Vortex-Debt-Group on Apr.28, 2010, under Debt Settlement
April 28 (Bloomberg) — Argentine bonds climbed a day after regulators in Italy, home to about a third of the $20 billion in defaulted bonds held out of a 2005 settlement, approved the South American nations plans to restructure the debt.
Debt Settlement Firms Lambasted In D.C.
by Vortex-Debt-Group on Apr.24, 2010, under Debt Settlement
A Government Accountability Office report on debt settlement firms said the industry was deceiving U.S. consumers about reducing their debts.
Rockefeller slams debt settlement firms at hearing
by Vortex-Debt-Group on Apr.22, 2010, under Debt Settlement
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., chaired a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Thursday detailing problems many people experience after seeking help from “debt settlement” companies — which the senator called “pro…
Air valve ads, debt settlement, iPad scams: Real Deal 3 for 1
by Vortex-Debt-Group on Apr.21, 2010, under Debt Settlement
In this Real Deal 3 for 1: Experts weigh in on ads for an air valve that claims it can save you money, a look at how debt settlement impacts…
Fed Boss Didn’t Know Lehman Masked Its Debt
by Vortex-Debt-Group on Apr.20, 2010, under Debt Settlement
Bernanke: Fed didn’t know Lehman used accounting gimmick to mask debt Business – Financial Services – Lehman Brothers – Financial Planning – Debt Settlement