STORIES & UPDATES

FEATURED STORY:

Staying Motivated During Your Journey to Student Loan Repayment

By Andrea Villasis | September 21, 2023

Paying back your student loans plays a big part in your financial health and future although it’s been more than three years since anyone has had to make a payment, if you’re unsure about the plans available to you check out our other blog post on the types of plans and how to find the…

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UPDATES AND CLIENT STORIES:

Triumphing Over Debt

By Andrea Villasis | May 23, 2023

Jason* was facing a daunting lawsuit from a debt collection company for nearly $15,000 in medical debt that he could not afford to pay.. Over…

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How The Fair Shot Act Will Keep Families Out of Poverty

By Andrea Villasis | May 19, 2023

On May 9th, 2023 Governor Inslee signed The Fair Shot Act into law. This significant legislation was a direct response to the growing living costs…

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Tribute to National Consumer Protection Week

By Andrea Villasis | March 6, 2023

It’s the start of one of our favorite times of the year: National Consumer Protection Week!

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Making Way for a New Path

By Andrea Villasis | February 17, 2023

Alex worked as a full-time photographer and ran a soundly running small business that suffered financially when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Alex, out of necessity,…

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Getting a Fair Shot

By Andrea Villasis | February 14, 2023

After a year since its launch, we got to see our bill, The Fair Shot Act, pass the senate on the first of February. This is exciting news as this act will bring Washington’s exemption laws to reflect the current cost of living in our state.

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Student Loans Go Before the Supreme Court

By Matt Saling | February 14, 2023

On February 28, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments on two separate cases, both of which challenge President Biden’s loan forgiveness program.

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When the Dealership Gives Your Lemons

By Alyssa Au | February 14, 2023

Do you know what a lemon is? We’re not talking about the fruit – Lemon Law protects new vehicle owners who have significant, continuing mechanical problems with their vehicles that are covered by a warranty.

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Unlawfully Charged

By Andrea Villasis | January 5, 2023
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Samantha reached out to NWCLC after she was served with a debt collection lawsuit for a $17,000 loan. Samantha experienced very difficult times during COVID…

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A Well Deserved Fresh Start

By Andrea Villasis | August 19, 2022
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Rachel first reached out to us for advice on how to respond to a debt defense lawsuit from a big brand-named bank that had left…

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