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Unethical Debt Collectors May Be Targeting Military Personnel
It seems that aggressive, unethical and deceptive tactics are being employed quite regularly by creditors in regards to military personnel who find themselves in debt. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), veterans, active military personnel and military families [...]
Rebuilding Credit After Filing For Bankruptcy
The decision to file for bankruptcy is often one made out of necessity. Though more Americans are filing for personal bankruptcy due to overwhelming medical bills than for any other reason, numerous financial circumstances can prompt individuals to seek out [...]
Bankruptcy Filing Fees Increasing In Orange County
By Christopher P. Walker The Judicial Conference has approved a fee increase effective June 1, 2014. The fees for filing a chapter 7 case will increase from $306.00 to $335.00. The fees for filing a chapter 13 case will increase from $281.00 to $310.00 This [...]
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy – Benefits Over A Chapter 7
By Christopher P. Walker A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy provides an individual debtor (including small business owners) with an opportunity to reorganize their financial affairs in a similar manner to large businesses can under Chapter 11. However, a Chapter 13 is much less expenses [...]
When Medical Advancements Result In Massive Medical Bills
There is an old adage which says that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is certainly true when it comes to healthcare. For most of us, living a healthy lifestyle and preventing disease and injury [...]
Proposal Explores Issue Of Overwhelming Student Loan Payments
Though the economy has improved markedly since 2008, it is still often difficult for recent college graduates to find work. When these young adults do get hired for their very first full-time jobs, their salaries tend to be lower than [...]