Consumer Protection

Allegro Law Seized by Regulators

The Alabama Attorney General working with the Alabama Securities Commission has shut down what was one of the leading debt settlement providers in the nation. Allegro Law LLC and Allegro Financial Services LLC have been closed, with their assets seized by the court. Continue reading

Minnesota Sues 6 Debt Settlement Companies

Attorney General Lori Swanson has filed lawsuits against 6 debt settlement firms for operating illegally in Minnesota. Not only were the firms operating without a license, they were also severely overcharging the very clients that went to them seeking help from their debt. Continue reading

Credit CARD Act of 2009 provisions are more consumer friendly

The Credit CARD Act of 2009 was a game changer for how credit card companies managed risk and earned profits. Many of the anti-consumer practices that were criticized by congressional leaders have been curbed through this law. Here are the key provisions for most consumers. Continue reading