Consumer Complaint Content Index - Page 1

Protect your rights as a consumer. There are many laws and regulations on the books to address a consumer complaint and protect you from fraud or scams. Learn more about how to file a consumer complaint and safeguard yourself.

**Loan Modification Help: Get Some Answers From The Bank CEO** Are you in loan modification hell? Like thousands of other people, this reader has filed for a loan modification, but can't get any answers about the future of his loan modification from his lender. The banks are swamped with loan modifications and foreclosures right now, but you deserve answers about the future of your loan, too. If you're not getting anywhere by calling customer services lines and other options, try using the format below to document your loan modification situation and get some answers from the bank CEO.

$8,000 tax credit extension and expansion details as of October 29, 2009. Here are the details of the proposed amendment to extend and expand the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit.

Taylor Bean and Whitaker: From reader comments and questions, we have some answers for Taylor Bean and Whitaker customers. Dealing with the failed mortgage servicer has been frustrating for customers who are concerned about the state of their mortgage loan. Most answers won't come until after the October 31 court deadline, but we have answers to some of the most common and pressing customer service issues with Taylor Bean and Whitaker.

Senior's Home Equity may be at risk from reverse mortgage lending abusers, according to a report from the National Consumer Law Center. Reverse mortgages are being used by abusers of the subprime mortgage market as “tools” to profit from seniors. The National Consumer Law Center thinks that if protections aren’t put in place soon, not only will the life savings of senior citizens become depleted, but so will our tax dollars and economy. Read the full story on reverse mortgage abuse below from the National Consumer Law Center.

New Media Atlanta conference featuring Chris Brogan. Social Media and Social Marketing Conference notes and tips. I'll be blogging live with some of the best social media and social marketing tips I'm learning. Photo credit: [Jennifer Carter](http://maxsell.net/author/jcarter/)

**Taylor Bean And Whitaker: Continuing Mortgage Lender Problems** Problems persist with Taylor Bean and Whitaker loans, including those loans handles by Cenlar Bank. The continuing mortgage lender problems have these mortgage borrowers scrambling for answers. Call centers are overwhelmed and mortgage borrowers' questions remain unanswered. What do you do if you receive letters from two different mortgage servicing companies claiming that each one of them is going to service your Taylor Bean and Whitaker loan?

Ilyce Glink Show Notes September 20, 2009: Umemployment numbers up and down, job creation elusive; best time for prepaying mortgage; How to Profit from Foreclosures Event October 24, 2009. Use discount code: crystal; FREE BOOKS AND EBOOK DEAL. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS. Taylor Bean Whitaker links;

House Raffle Is Possible For Some Sellers in Some States. In the past, we have written about house raffles and how only charities or other qualified not for profit organizations can legally conduct house raffles. Now, however, it seems that homeowners have teamed up in at least one state to set up, conduct and sell homes using house raffles. Will you be able to sell you home using a house raffle? That will depend on the laws in your state and the willingness of the authorities to allow them.

How much should I save each month? That's a question many Americans are pondering in the aftermath of the Great Recession. Some things never change: The more you save earlier in life, the more savings you'll have for retirement. This article includes money-saving tips, as well as a discussion of short-term and long-term financial goals, including saving for retirement. Also included are tips to help you plan our how much you should save each month.

Ilyce Glink Show Notes: Credit; Texas Consumer Complaint Center; Taylor Bean & Whitaker update; How to Profit From Foreclosure early bird special with discount; VA loan modification; loan modification hell; Clark Howard fill-in tomorrow.