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Globalization has an important effect on regional economies, societies and cultures. This is done by integrating a global network of societies, cultures and trade. The term is associated with economic globalization. There has been a positive effect on the development of third world nations. India, China has emerged as global powers in terms of consumer … Read more
If you are a loans broker, mortgage broker, IFA, lawyer, solicitor, lettings agent, estate agent, claims management company or similar and looking to increase your revenues and maximise your profits then you may want to consider offering debt management plans to your clients as part of your portfolio. More and more industry professionals in … Read more
Debt Relief IQ.com provides a unique on-line debt relief portal that guides consumers with the step-by-step process of settling their credit card debt, personal lines of credit and other unsecured debt using easy-to-use software. Since the Federal Trade Commission has officially banned debt settlement companies from taking any advanced fees (http://ftc.gov/opa/2010/07/tsr.shtm) on October 27, 2010, … Read more
In 2005, after nearly 25 years of neglect, broad changes were made to the US Bankruptcy Code in order to answer allegations by creditor organizations that the bankruptcy system was being abused and creating large losses in profit. As a result, new reforms were developed and passed that made filing for bankruptcy much harder, exempted … Read more