Published Jun 3, 2025 | Blog, Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, and Taxes
New Orleans will run a limited-time ticket amnesty program from June 1 to August 31, 2025. New Orleans will give drivers with eligible parking and traffic camera tickets the chance to pay past-due tickets without incurring late fees. Benefits: No late fees!...
Published Oct 28, 2024 | Modified Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, and Taxes, Disaster Survivors
These steps can help you to avoid contractor fraud, scams or receiving bad repair work. Do Your Research Always verify any person or company you’re considering for home repairs. Obtain their full name and business address, and request their Louisiana license....
Published Oct 28, 2024 | Modified Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, and Taxes
If you have an issue with the charges on your New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board (SWB) bill, you have the right to dispute it. How Do I Dispute My Bill? There are five ways to dispute your bill with SWB: HGI (new dispute process) To dispute any billing issue,...
Published Oct 28, 2024 | Modified Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, and Taxes
What types of contracts does this apply to? This rule, also known as the “Cooling Off Rule,” applies to sales contracts made at your home, work, or other location convenient to you and the seller. Sometimes, you may feel pressured into entering a sale and then...
Published Oct 15, 2024 | Blog, Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, and Taxes
When you finance a car purchase either new or used, you sign a contract that has rules as to what you must do while you are paying on the loan. As part of this agreement, you agree that if you don’t make your payments the lender can take the car back. This process is...
Published Mar 9, 2023 | Modified Sep 5, 2023 | Blog, Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, and Taxes
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