On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Feb 13, 2020 | Consumer Protection
Repossession and the threat of repossession can cause a significant amount of anxiety and concern for consumers. To help ease some of that anxiety, it may be helpful to understand what repossession is, how it works and what consumers facing the threat of repossession...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Feb 11, 2020 | Consumer Protection
People in Wisconsin make their lives in the houses that the own and being able to keep these homes is important. However, sometimes for a variety of different reasons people may fall behind on payments and face the possibility of foreclosure. This can be a very scary...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Jan 6, 2020 | Consumer Protection
There are several tools and resources that can help you dispute errors on your credit reports in Wisconsin. To correct an error on your credit report, you will want to reach out to the credit reporting agency, the company that provided the information or both. There...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Jan 1, 2020 | Consumer Protection
When you finance a vehicle, the creditor may have the option of repossessing it for non-payment on your loan. It is important to understand your rights and responsibilities when it comes to repossession in Wisconsin, as well as being aware of the obligations of...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Nov 1, 2019 | Consumer Protection
Wisconsin residents have thought more about identity theft since the Equifax data breach in 2017. Early this year, the credit bureau reached a settlement, but that does not mean the impact stops for those affected by the breach. There are a few ways to prevent and...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Aug 15, 2019 | Consumer Protection
While most used car sellers are aboveboard, others use fraudulent practices to unload vehicles on unsuspecting consumers. Before buying a used vehicle from an individual or dealer, do your due diligence to ensure that the purchase is valid. These steps will help...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Aug 6, 2019 | Consumer Protection
If you receive a foreclosure notice, you may rack your brain for ideas on how you can save your Wisconsin home. You may also wonder where you went wrong. The truth is that you may have done nothing wrong, and that your foreclosure notice may be the result of...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Jun 5, 2019 | Consumer Protection
A reporter asked an infamous criminal named Willie Sutton why he robbed banks? Rumor has it he replied, “That’s where the money is.” Today’s elderly Americans hold over $13 trillion. They own 70% of all discretionary income in the U.S. These...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Jun 3, 2019 | Consumer Protection
Consumers in Wisconsin rely on their credit score to obtain financing for everything from homes to small credit cards. The credit score is extremely important when it comes to borrowing money and should always be monitored. Credit Karma suggests that consumers view...
