Debt sometimes may feel like a huge mountain to climb over, one that seems to be unassailable. For consumers in Florida who are faced with extensive debt, Chapter 13 bankruptcy may provide them a much-needed solution. This type of bankruptcy allows a person to possess...
Month: July 2014
Man pursues successful suit of mortgage modification fraud
When the recession hit, many homeowners across the country were left scrambling to find a way to reduce debt and try to keep their homes. One way of keeping a home during the recession was to seek a mortgage modification. While mortgage modifications helped countless...
Credit card bills and ratings don’t have to be confusing
Virtually anyone can find themselves in credit card debt or financial trouble. One reason people find it so easy to fall into credit card debt is a lack of understanding about how credit and credit card bills work. Anyone in Florida who finds they are experiencing...
Dolphins player proves home foreclosure can affect anyone
When the economic collapse caused a housing crisis, some may have assumed that only those who struggled financially found themselves in dire straits and on the verge of personal financial collapse. However, the struggle to avoid home foreclosure and stay on stable...
Florida resident avoids home foreclosure with program
After the economic collapse, many banks were found to be practicing scrupulous techniques that resulted in people losing their homes when they didn’t have to. Banks were ordered to pay fines, and some homeowners were finally approved for the help they needed to...
Tips for Florida residents with credit card bills
Despite the economic recovery, many people still struggle with credit card debt. In fact, it is estimated that the average amount of credit card debt for a household in the United States is $6,700. However, there are tips for people who live in Florida who may be...
Man on trial for alleged loan modification scam
When the housing market hit a major wall and quickly slid downward, many struggling homeowners sought means of protecting their home ownership status while actively seeking ways to make payments lower and more manageable. One popular means of staying in one’s home...
Despite proof of payment, woman has home foreclosure nightmare
When someone buys a home, there are many means of making the mortgage payments each month. Direct deposit, money orders or a personal check are all an acceptable means of payhment each month. Despite one woman’s proof that she was paying each month, a Florida...
Tips to help Florida residents stave off credit card debt
Despite the economic recovery, some people find themselves still struggling with finances, namely credit card debt. For those in Florida who have more than one credit card or rely on them to make ends meet from time to time, credit card debt can be difficult to...