How can you tell if you might need to file for bankruptcy?
Filing for bankruptcy is a profoundly personal choice, and one that often comes after significant reflection and analysis of your finances. If you are considering bankruptcy but are unsure if it’s the right move for
New report on unsecured debt woes: Help is available
It’s really a tale of two countries. On the one hand, a new report on debt in the United States reveals improved financial circumstances for millions of Americans as the country continues to dig out
Government programs seek to stem the tide of foreclosures
In thinking about foreclosure, it's not hard to see the negative consequences that visit multiple parties and can spell anathema for entire communities. In the most immediate sense, an individual or family is forced out
FDCPA follow-up: a strong response to unlawful collection tactics
A few posts back (please see our August 6 entry), we discussed federal legislation entitled the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which we noted “serves as a strong warning to unethical debt collectors.” Indeed it does,
How a proven attorney can help when foreclosure is a threat
Bankruptcy Options & Alternative to Stop Foreclosure It is likely that many people in Mississippi and elsewhere across the country believe that they must formally file for bankruptcy to protect their home when it is
FICO and credit scores: Taking a close look at medical bills
It’s quite likely that no Mississippi consumer would deem it fair if his or her credit score summarily plummeted owing to an unexpected avalanche of medical-related expenses. After all, who can ever reasonably expect to
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