Consumer Law Author
Hazel Yates
Hazel Yates is a seasoned consumer law attorney with a strong background in protecting consumers from unfair debt collection practices. She has worked with numerous clients to resolve complex consumer protection cases and has a proven track record of success.
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What to Do If You're a Victim of Fraud: Steps to TakeWhy You Keep Getting Loan Offers in the Mail and How to StopIs It Safe to Give My Account and Routing Number?Who Pays for Hurricane Damage? Insurance, FEMA & MoreWhat to Do If You Are Refused a Bank AccountHow to Start Your Credit at 17: Steps That WorkHow to Add Your Child as an Authorized UserHow to Get Out of High Interest Installment LoansCan You Get a Phone Plan With Bad Credit? YesIs SR-22 Expensive? Filing Fees vs. Higher PremiumsCan't Afford My Car Insurance? What to Do NextCan You Pay Loans Off Early Without Penalty?How to Get Your Credit Card Balance Reduced or ForgivenCan Debt Collectors Email You? Rules and Your RightsHow to Get Targeted Credit Card Offers That Fit Your ProfileHow Long Before Credit Card Debt Is Written Off?Why Did My PMI Increase and How to Get It RemovedWill Autopay Overdraft My Account? Fees and RightsHow Long Does a Debt Management Plan Last? 3–5 YearsHow to Cancel a Scheduled Payment: Steps, Fees and RightsHow to Calculate Deferred Interest: Formula and StepsWhat Is Base Plan Coverage? Costs, Benefits & ExclusionsHow to Get Cheap Car Insurance: Tips That WorkDoes Using an Uninsured Motorist Claim Raise My Rates?How to Pay Off Debt When Broke: Strategies and RightsDo Lease Payments Go Toward the Purchase Price?Are Mobile Payments Secure? How the Law Protects YouWhat Homeowners Insurance Doesn't Cover: Common ExclusionsCan I Dispute a Charge With My Bank? What to KnowDo Debit Cards Have International Fees? Types and Costs