In light of recent increases in consumer complaints over payday lending practices, the Federal Trade Commission has been tightening regulations over lenders. Although regulations have been in place for years to protect...
Jefferson, Alabama taxpayers are bracing themselves for the effects of their city filing the largest Chapter 9 bankruptcy in history. Jefferson filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection late last month requesting help with...
As consumer debt rises, many people are considering all options to find relief from their debts. There has been much publicity over, what is being called, the “Obama Credit Card Debt Relief Program”. The problem with...
Unpaid taxes can really add up quickly for unsuspecting families. Tax debt can leave many families in turmoil when they are already financially strapped. In fact, tax debt is a big contributor to bankruptcy filings. The most...
Fact: The main reason people end up in bankruptcy is due to unavoidable debt and unforeseen financial hardships. Many people assume that those who enter bankruptcy are poor money managers that simply spent more than they...
