America is a credit card nation, according to virtually every form of measure. We turn to plastic to purchase our daily living items, cover unexpected expenses and pay for family vacations. In many cases, Florida residents don't even bother to carry cash throughout...
Month: July 2013
Bank faces claims of loan modification mishandling
The rates of foreclosures have been astounding in most every state since the on-set of the recession. Loan modification is one avenue for reprieve that many homeowners have turned to as a means of staying in their homes. However, one major bank in Florida and the rest...
Programs to avoid home foreclosure not helping everyone
Anyone who is behind on their mortgage or has fallen on hard economic times has certainly heard of a number of programs aimed at helping people keep their homes as the recession continues to wreak havoc on families across the nation. However, some Florida homeowners...
Chapter 7 bankruptcy can affect life and finances of anyone
No one is immune to the possibility of having to file bankruptcy. From the average Florida family to even the famous who seem to have a great deal of money and potential to earn a lot more in the future may all find themselves in a position where they have no choice...
Mixed news concerning Florida home foreclosure rates
As the economy continues to improve, more people are finding jobs and the financial stability they need to stay in their homes and avoid or stave off foreclosure. The trend towards upward mobility in the economy has recently been noted in the latest home foreclosure...
Debt relief is needed for the wealthy also after crash
When people think about personal bankruptcy, they may think more along the lines of those who have lost their jobs or those who are struggling to get by paycheck to paycheck. The recession and housing crash also took a financial toll on those who built the very houses...
New help dealing with confusion about loan modification process
For many homeowners hit hard by the recession, falling behind on their mortgage has become like paddling water out of a sinking ship. However, for many Florida homeowners, the ability to secure a loan modification may be the one tool that can help struggling...
High rates of home foreclosure not good news for Florida
While the economic crisis of the last seven years has hit the entire country hard in one way or another, the rise in home foreclosures across the country has been the most tell-tale sign of how the economy is doing. A recent report may seem bleak as it states that...
Medical bill debt relief a step in the right direction
There are many reasons why people generally find themselves in a position where they see no alternative to filing for bankruptcy. However, Florida residents may be surprised to know their health situation may play a huge factor in whether they can achieve a state of...