NACA in the News: Homeowners Turn to Sale-Leasebacks After Pandemic Hit Finances
Wall Street Journal Homeowners Turn to Sale-Leasebacks After Pandemic Hit Finances “‘Where people are harmed most is when they’re desperate,’ Ira Rheingold, executive director of the National Association of Consumer…
Read MoreNACA in the News: $1400 stimulus checks could be garnished. Some lawmakers are pushing to change that.
CNBC, $1400 stimulus checks could be garnished. Some lawmakers are pushing to change that “But the $1,400 stimulus checks can be garnished for unpaid private debts, such as medical bills or…
Read MoreNACA in the News: Could your $1,400 stimulus check be intercepted?
World Tribune Could your $1,400 stimulus check be intercepted? “The payments could be taken to settle outstanding debts, the National Association of Consumer Advocates said.“’These stimulus payments are intended to…
Read MoreNACA in the News: Student advocates struck by absence of debt forgiveness in Biden’s coronavirus recovery plan
The Washington Post Student advocates struck by absence of debt forgiveness in Biden’s coronavirus plan “In a joint statement, Americans for Financial Reform, the Center for Responsible Lending, Student Debt…
Read MoreNACA in the News: Millions will get their relief payment via debt card. That’s good…and bad
Marketplace Millions will get their relief payment via debt card. That’s good…and bad. “The cards also come with terms of service. And Ira Rheingold, executive director of the National Association…
Read MoreGroups Renew Call to Oppose Business Immunity in COVID-19 Relief Package
NACA joined a coalition of 142 public interest groups on a letter to the U.S. Senate opposing liability shields for unsafe businesses in any new COVID-19 relief packages. The letter…
Read MoreNACA in the News: COVID-19 worsens debt collector harassment
Amsterdam News COVID-19 worsens debt collector harassment “‘The devil is in the details, and we will have to scour this complicated rule to make sure that it does not open…
Read MoreNACA in the News: Help! My Travel Agency Shut Down and I’m Out $2000
The New York Times Help! My Travel Agency Shut Down and I’m Out $2000. “‘In general, when a company goes into bankruptcy, basically it’s the vultures picking over the bones,’…
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NACA Urges More Funding for Legal Services Corporation
NACA is proud to be an avid supporter and partner of legal services organizations across the country. We will strongly support a bold funding request that will ensure all of the 60+ million Americans…
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