Unemployment and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
With almost 10% of U.S. citizens out of work, many living on unemployment, and still more being forced to take jobs that pay low, it may seem our financial crisis is just starting. It’s important to note unemployment has gone up since last year, but only by a...6 Success Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure with Bankruptcy
Foreclosure is quite often the nightmare scenario. In reality, foreclosure can be avoided in many ways. You can negotiate with your lender to get a better rate. You can sell the home to save your value in it, via a regular sale or short sale to pay off the debt....Texas Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – Timing and When You Should File
Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be a scary proposition. It’s not news: you can literally saves tens of thousands of dollars. It’s also true that there are some reasons not to file. For one, some people look at bankruptcy the wrong way. If you file because...2010 Bankruptcies and Foreclosures on the Rise – Why?
In the calender year ending in June of 2010, there was a significant increase in bankruptcies in Texas and nationwide. This increase is about 20 percent. Why did this happen? Isn’t the economy improving? What if you have to file bankruptcy, will it be more...
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