If you're considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it's essential to know what the various steps are in the process. One of the most important ones is the 341 meeting. The name refers to a section of the bankruptcy code. This meeting is held with your...
Many Americans are dealing with medical debt they simply can't pay off. Even people with health insurance often have substantial deductibles, co-pays and large amounts of their bills that their plans don't cover. As medical debt increases, hospitals are more...
If you are at the point where you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you have likely found yourself in a significant amount of debt that you believe you cannot overcome without help. The good news is that bankruptcy may offer a way out, irrespective of your...
What's the best strategy for paying off (or at least significantly paying down) credit card debt on multiple cards? Where do you start? Two popular strategies are the "avalanche method" and the "snowball method." Let's look at how these two winter-themed methods work...
If you don't understand exactly how foreclosure works, you're not alone. Most homeowners don't think about foreclosure until it becomes a possibility after they get behind on their mortgage payments. If you receive a foreclosure notice from your lender, it's essential...
The modern American healthcare system is incredible in what it is capable of doing. Individuals with severe trauma such as brain injuries, as well as those with formerly fatal diseases like cancer, can seek care and treatment that can extend their life or even...
If you're in your 20s or 30s and dealing with a significant amount of credit card debt, you're not alone. A study just published by Morning Consult and Business Insider found that over 51% of millennials (defined as people between 23 and 38) have credit card debt. The...