Consumer-driven society: a special challenge to impulse buyers
If you sometimes feel that your purchasing decisions are not routinely well-considered and that impulse rather than need is the primary catalyst driving up your credit card balances, rest assured that those concerns are widely
A common medical debt scenario plays out often across the country
“Righteous indignation” might be a phrase that comes immediately to mind for many readers hearing about the situation reportedly faced by millions of American consumers Here’s the gist. Imagine you sought medical services for treatment
Bankruptcy can be a solution to overwhelming credit card debt
The Great Recession that began in the last decade was a wake-up call for many Americans. We were relying heavily on credit and debt, which was fine in a booming economy but could be disastrous
Survey says: top consumer fear, anger inspired by debt collection
Many Mississippi residents likely join millions of other consumers from across the country in a similar response to a report citing debt collection as the predominant consumer complaint in the United States. Their reaction: lack
Bankruptcy basics: Differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
When it comes to filing for personal bankruptcy in Mississippi, there are two common types that many hear about: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. While each is different, both of these aim to give the
You filed for bankruptcy; now mend that wounded credit score
It’s no secret that a bankruptcy filer’s credit score takes a hit. And it’s no secret that the so-called FICO scores of filers in Mississippi and elsewhere across the country can rebound sharply from downward
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