If you’re like many New Mexicans, you may have a debt collector contacting you about an old debt that you simply cannot pay. Having a debt collector call and write you can be confusing, embarrassing, and stressful. Thankfully, there may be some relief from these collectors. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a […]
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Mar
29
Grossly Unfair High-Interest Loans are Common in New Mexico
Twenty percent of New Mexicans have taken out a payday loan. If you’re not rich and have an unexpected financial emergency – someone gets sick, the car breaks down, you and your partner break up and you have to take over all the bills – then you may not be able to make it to […]
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Mar
29
Consumer Laws Protect Us All
Some laws – for example, consumer protection laws, civil rights laws or environmental protection laws – are considered socially beneficially. Enforcement of these laws helps more than just the person who has been wronged. Enforcement of these laws helps society as a whole. Society is better off if businesses are not allowed to get away […]
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