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If you are like many other Americans, and you find yourself struggling to make ends meet and pay bills on time, you may find yourself on the receiving end of some unwanted attention from debt collectors. If you have ever received calls and communications from debt...
Chapter 13 bankruptcy can provide a lot of benefits to the individual filer. As with all chapters of bankruptcy though, there are some downsides to filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Today, we would like to discuss the many different positives and negatives of filing...
When you hear the term "bankruptcy," you may feel fearful. You may think that filing for bankruptcy is a moral failure or it will ruin your credit forever. There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings about bankruptcy that induce fear and intimidation in...
The calendar has turned to 2018, and with that comes your long-awaited W-2s in the mail (or electronically if you signed up for it). That means it's tax time, and this can be a stressful and debt-filled period of time for many people. They may be worried about the...
It is stressful and emotionally draining to go through a divorce. It is often financially devastating as well, particularly for women. Like many divorced women in Louisiana, you may have been quite comfortable during your marriage only to find yourself in dire...
It seems like every few months this story passes through the headlines, but yet again we are talking about the amount of credit card debt racked up by Americans. The debt continues to grow, and it is reaching levels that are making some experts a little concerned....
We've talked about Chapter 13 bankruptcy on this blog numerous times, and when we do we always mention the repayment plan that is involved with the process. This is the signature characteristic of the Chapter 13 filing, allowing the bankrupt individual to reorganize...
Payday loans are an increasingly popular way for people to get money quick. But these loans can be quite risky because the debt can build up fast and become overwhelming. If you feel trapped in a cycle of payday loan debt and believe you have no other...
There are so many forms of debt out there that it can be hard to keep track of them all. Credit card debt, mortgages, car loans, student loans, medical debt -- the list goes on and on. But today let's talk about that last one we mentioned. Medical debt is a huge...
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is one of the most common forms of bankruptcy, and it can help people all across Louisiana and, indeed, the entire country. While there are some drawbacks to filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, there are some substantial benefits to this type of...