Klok Law Firm

Mar
30
2010
Credit Card Act Rule Changes

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debt negotiation; debt relief; credit cards; interest rates   2010.03.30 14:26:28

The federal government has amended Regulation Z, which applies to credit cards and Truth in Lending, effective February 22, 2010.  The rule makes several changes to the way credit card companies may act:  (1) limits are placed on when a lender can apply increased interest rates or fees to existing balanaces.  Generally, interest rates cannot be increased the first year the account is open; an increase can apply to new transactions if 45 days notice has been given.(2) cannot open a new account....... Read more >>

Jan
13
2010
Veterans' Benefits for PTSD

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Veterans' Benefits; Post-traumatic Stress Disorder; PTSD   2010.01.13 15:34:54

Apply for Veterans' benefits can be disheartening since on veterans usually end up waiting for about six months before they hear a first response to their disability claim.  If a veteran disagrees with a claim, it can take up to four more years to get an answer from the Veterans' Administration ("VA").  In particular, claims for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been routinely denied in the past because the veteran had to show proof that the incident the veteran claimed that caused th....... Read more >>