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Spreading The Blame For The Student Loan Crisis

Spreading The Blame For The Student Loan Crisis
February 4, 2020 by zleiden

  Student loan debt has become a familiar topic of conversation in the upcoming presidential election. However, this has also been a frequent topic in previous elections, with many promises being made, but eventually left undelivered...

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Ten Mistakes Financially Stable Consumers Make Which Can Lead to Bankruptcy

Ten Mistakes Financially Stable Consumers Make Which Can Lead to Bankruptcy
November 13, 2019 by zleiden

The common misconception of the debtor in bankruptcy is an individual who was reckless in borrowing, and irresponsible in paying back their debts.  While mismanagement and over-extension are present as causes in some bankruptcy cases, even the...

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Student Loans and Collection Agencies: A Match Not Made in Heaven

February 19, 2013 by zleiden

This site has already addressed several issues with respect to student loans, and collection agencies.  However, a greater portion of student loan lenders are now utilizing private collection agencies to recover on defaulted student loan debt. ...

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White House Urges Congress to Address Treatment of Student Loan Debt in Bankruptcy

August 6, 2012 by zleiden

                Acknowledging concerns by the public about the growing amount of student loan debt, the White House is urging Congress to reconsider the treatment of student loan debt in bankruptcy cases.  To understand the importance of this...

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Do’s and Don’t’s in Dealing with a Collection Agency

April 4, 2012 by m3admin

Even the most vigilant, conscientious consumers may have to deal with a collection agency at some point.  It could be because a bill was overlooked at some point.  It may be because the consumer disputed the debt, and refused to pay the original...

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STUDENT LOANS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY

March 11, 2011 by m3admin

Higher education has historically provided a financial advantage to American citizens. Studies have demonstrated that college graduates will earn significantly more over their lifetimes than workers who do not attend college. Consequently, the...

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An Important Note Regarding Representation

While the attorneys at Leiden & Leiden, P.C. are admitted to practice in the states of Ohio, South Carolina, and Georgia, representation at this time is limited to residents of the state of Georgia. Information on this website is based upon the law of the State of Georgia, and applicable laws of the United States of America.

Recent Posts

  • IT’S TIME TO REVISIT THE DISCHARGE OF STUDENT LOAN DEBT IN BANKRUPTCY
  • The Covid-19 Pandemic and its effect on Leiden & Leiden
  • ASSETS THAT MANY PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE THAT YOU CAN PROTECT IN A BANKRUPTCY CASE
  • CONSIDERING BANKRUPTCY AND RECEIVING AN INCOME TAX REFUND? SUGGESTIONS FOR POTENTIAL BANKRUPTCY FILERS
  • THE PERSONAL COSTS OF COVID-19

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  • IT’S TIME TO REVISIT THE DISCHARGE OF STUDENT LOAN DEBT IN BANKRUPTCY
  • The Covid-19 Pandemic and its effect on Leiden & Leiden
  • ASSETS THAT MANY PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE THAT YOU CAN PROTECT IN A BANKRUPTCY CASE

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