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Middle School is Make or Break Time
In sports it seems the focus on talent has been getting younger and younger. In my lifetime I’ve witnessed the focus on student athletes shift from college to high school and now to (gulp) middle school. I’ve actually been joking with friends recently that my 18-month son has some powerful thighs and would make a great fullback with his low 28-inch center of gravity.
Continue reading...What does federal aid consist of?
20. July 2009
When you hear the term “federal student aid” that can be classified into one of three categories. Grants: Free money that doesn’t have to be repaid, except in some cases when you withdraw from school
Continue reading...Enrollment Status Change
4. May 2009
If your enrollment staus changes, there are a few steps that you, as a borrower, must take care of.
Continue reading...Post 9/11 GI Bill
16. April 2009
With students scrambling for ways to pay for college one option does exist, although it may not be your first choice. Uncle Sam is still looking for recruits for the military and willing to pay you money toward your education to boot. I actually tried this route when I was 17, but was medically discharged before I even boarded my flight to the Great Lakes due to the discovery of a circulation problem I have called Raynaud’s.
Continue reading...Opportunity Knocks
23. March 2009
Just a short, quick message to remind you that, with the record number of foreclosures available out there, it’s possible to buy a house now for a fraction of what it cost last year or the year before. If you think you’re credit is not up to the task, you should look into it, or get started fixing it. Contact Lexingtion Law for help
Continue reading...Credit Law is on the Side of the Borrower
5. October 2008
Credit Law is on the Side of the Borrower Whose Side is the Law On? Many people assume that credit bureaus are government-supported organizations that are backed by a whole lot of laws designed to protect creditors. Well, it may surprise you to learn that this assumption couldn’t be further from the truth.
Continue reading...The Very High Cost of Bad Credit
25. September 2007
The Cost of Bad Credit Often, if you have bad credit, you can’t get a car loan or home mortgage. For those lucky few who can get these loans with bad credit, the cost is much higher than it would be with good credit
Continue reading...Whose Side is the Law On?
11. August 2007
Whose Side is the Law On? Many consumers have the mistaken idea that credit bureaus are federally supported organizations backed by a vast array of laws meant to protect creditors .
Continue reading...Five Reasons to Check Your Credit
13. July 2007
In much the same way that a resume displays your work experience to a prospective employer, a credit report provides prospective creditors (and in some cases employers and insurers too) with a detailed picture of your credit history.
Continue reading...Legal Credit Repair Methods
5. July 2007
To better understand what legal credit repair is, it would be helpful to understand a few types of illegal credit repair: Illegal: Changing your social security number to obtain a clean bill of credit. If any company should suggest this type of credit repair, report them to the authorities. Illegal: Disputing every item on your credit report, regardless of nature.
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24. July 2009
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