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If your identity was stolen and you noticed your credit score dropped hundreds of points, you aren’t alone. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that millions of Americans are victims of identity theft each year, with many of them facing seriousREAD MORE
Figuring out if your car is a lemon can be tricky for drivers in California. If your car has ongoing problems that make it hard to use, it might qualify for protection under the state’s Lemon Law. You will needREAD MORE
What is a mortgage servicer? A mortgage servicer is a company that manages your mortgage. The mortgage servicer can be the mortgage holder—the bank or investor that actually loaned you the money for your mortgage, or one of the federalREAD MORE
The California Supreme Court on October 31, 2024 issued its ruling in Rodriguez v. FCA US, LLC. This decision severely limits the types of cases, and cars, that are covered by California’s lemon law, the Song-Beverly Act. The Rodriguez decisionREAD MORE
California lawmakers have made changes to the California lemon law which affect consumers of both new and used cars, boats, RV’s, motorcycles and other major purchases covered by warranties. Several of the changes affect how the lawyers you hire willREAD MORE
Identity theft is a growing concern in our digital age, impacting millions of individuals and businesses each year. This crime involves someone stealing your personal information for their financial gain, which can lead to devastating consequences such as damaged creditREAD MORE
Buying a new vehicle can be an exciting experience, but what if you notice problems soon after driving off the lot? Your car might have mechanical issues, manufacturing defects, or worse, undisclosed damages. If you think the car is aREAD MORE
When it comes to purchasing a new vehicle, everyone expects reliability, safety, and performance. Unfortunately, not all car brands deliver on these expectations, leading some vehicles to be labeled as “lemons.” Under lemon laws, consumers are protected from repeatedly defectiveREAD MORE
Owning a home is a pivotal moment in many people’s lives, and a key step towards financial independence. Research by Zillow showed that 74% of homeowners with a fixed-rate mortgage experience stable monthly housing costs, while a study by theREAD MORE