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05/04/2026

Our own Rebecca Carter interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about the rise in foreclosure rates.

Homes with foreclosure filings jumped 26% in the first quarter, reflecting in part rising property taxes and insurance premiums that hit homeowners.

03/17/2026

FFT's Managing Attorney Rebecca Carter featured on influentialwomen.com https://influentialwomen.com/connect/rebecca-carter

View Rebecca Carter's profile on Influential Women. Principal / Managing Attorney. Connect with inspiring leaders and professionals in our community.

12/01/2025

“For households already juggling high costs of living, BNPL can potentially deepen the financial strain in a way that may not be apparent initially,” said Rebecca A. Carter, LegalShield provider attorney with Friedman, Framme & Thrush, PA. “By giving consumers a false sense of affordability, due to small payments, one may take on more short-term debt than they realize.”

Nearly half of Americans may be unprepared for a major credit report update. Learn what’s changing and how to protect your credit score now.

10/31/2025

Check out FFT Law Attorney, Rebecca Carter, on DC News 4 discussing buy now pay later plans -

09/11/2025

For those consumers with multiple BNPL loans, the upcoming FICO changes could "have a substantial effect on their credit scores," said Rebecca Carter, a LegalShield provider attorney and principal at Friedman, Framme & Thrush P.A.

"Historically, BNPL arrangements were not factored into credit scoring and therefore could not negatively impact a consumer's score," Carter told Newsweek. "That will soon change."

Credit scoring giant FICO plans to incorporate data from "buy now, pay later" loans, affecting millions who rely on the service.

09/09/2025

Rebecca A. Carter, a LegalShield provider lawyer with Friedman, Framme & Thrush, PA, speaks with consumers on a daily basis:

“We're hearing story after story of people overextending themselves, juggling payments from various loan companies and banks," said Carter. "What many don't realize is that if you aren't disciplined about managing the payment schedules and budgeting, it can snowball quickly into a serious financial burden."

A new study from LegalShield exposes a brewing debt challenge: 76% of Americans rely on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services while half (49%) have missed payme...

08/21/2025

It’s never too late – or too early – to create your Will! As a (tag) LegalShield member, you get access to help to start this important paperwork to protect your property and provide for your loved ones.

06/26/2025

ABC interviewed Bill Thrush to discuss airlines' “Sister Cities” polices and how they work against the new US DOT rule. The article centers around a viewer who lives in Florida who booked a flight for his 83-year-old mother to visit him over the holidays. Due to poor weather conditions, her flight was diverted to Tampa instead of Sarasota, where she was initially scheduled to arrive, with no explanation or intention of getting her to Tampa. In the interview, Bill explained what you should know when purchasing an airline ticket and the airline's policies. Below is a link to the complete article and video interview.

As cities hours away and hundreds of miles apart are classified as "sister cities," passengers face unexpected challenges when flights are diverted.

08/13/2024

Your Will is your final way to care for your loved ones and belongings! Don't wait – start creating your Will with LegalShield today.

08/08/2024

Growing your family? Starting a business? Changes in life require changes in your Will!