Lynn E. Coleman Attorney-Mediator

02/28/2024

I'm proud to be participating in this event again this year.

01/24/2024

Be cautious about "debt relief" companies that advertise online and through the mail or by phone. Always speak to an attorney about all available options before signing up with one of these companies.

The CFPB and state attorneys general sued Strategic Financial Solutions and its web of shell companies for running an illegal debt-relief enterprise.

09/04/2023

Local friends, Be sure to stop by Clyde Bolling Post #55, The American Legion, Department of North Carolina this coming Saturday evening to support the Forsyth Frenzy Special Olympics cheer team fundraiser! Always a good time. Starts at 6pm, 111 Miller St Winston-Salem NC 27103. Food and beverages available.

03/01/2023

So proud to participate in this event again this year!

08/27/2022

Lots of scams will be popping up. Ask reliable sources about student loan forgiveness.

Studentaid.gov is the federal government's website for all federal student loans. What you owe & when you owe it will be listed here.

03/23/2022

Improved credit scores are on the way for many.

March 18, 2022 Credit Bureaus Should Remove Remaining Debts Owed by the Sickest and Most Vulnerable Consumers WASHINGTON – Today, advocates at the National Consumer Law Center applauded a move by the Big Three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) to change how they report medical deb...

03/04/2022

Get a free consultation today during this statewide event!

12/24/2021

There's some good advice in this article. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/buying-a-house-after-bankruptcy/

12/22/2021

https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-extends-student-loan-pause-through-may-1-2022

Contact me if you need student loan advice this Spring.

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced a 90-day extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections through May 1, 2022. The extension will allow the Administration to assess the impacts of the Omicron variant on student borrowers and provide additional time for bo...

08/13/2021

This is what happens when you continue to ask for forbearance. Things are in motion legislatively for student loan relief, but it's going to take some time. If you need advice on how to handle your student loan debt, reach out to me and I would be happy to explain your options.

Federal data reveals that despite the interest-free payment pause allowing borrowers to find some breathing room during the pandemic, two-thirds of nearly 430,000 student loan borrowers were still "underwater" — meaning that they still haven't been able to make a dent on their original balance.

07/30/2021

Great advice about those popular online banks here

Online-only banks offer a lot of benefits to users but often fall short in customer service. In this report on the big problem with online banks, Consumer Reports shows how to get a bank's attention.

07/30/2021

Great advice!

Online-only banks offer a lot of benefits to users but often fall short in customer service. In this report on the big problem with online banks, Consumer Reports shows how to get a bank's attention.