If you, like many others across Louisiana, find yourself struggling under mounting debt and financial pressure, you may be wondering if filing for bankruptcy might give you the fresh start you desperately need. While you may be somewhat familiar with the terms...
As a homeowner, there are not many things worse than receiving a foreclosure notice in the mail. If this comes, it's because you've fallen behind on your mortgage payments. Although this will lead to a variety of challenges, there's something to remember: You don't...
Bankruptcy can be a bad word to some people. This route may seem daunting, costly, harmful or unnecessary. If you have one of these mindsets, you may choose to look for an alternative debt relief program to get out of financial hot water. Unfortunately, many of these...
It doesn't matter if you're currently facing a large amount of credit card debt or see yourself moving in this direction, it's imperative to understand why this is happening and what you can do to help yourself. Here are some of the most common causes of credit card...
Although many consumers gravitate toward Chapter 7 bankruptcy as it provides a fresh start within several months, you may come to find that you don't qualify. In this case, you'll probably want to learn more about Chapter 13 bankruptcy. There are many benefits of this...
There are a number of reasons why people need to file for bankruptcy. People may need to file because they lost their jobs or a family member experienced a medical emergency. According to the court website, approximately 115 people in central Louisiana file for...