Over the past several generations, becoming an adult has been marked by hitting several major milestones -- building a career, starting a family and buying a home. This idealistic view of things may no longer be a reality for young adults. Most Florida millennials are...
Month: September 2018
You can catch your partner’s credit card debt
Most people do not think of debt as contagious or something they can contract from another person, but a recent report indicates that catching debt is entirely possible. In terms of a romantic relationship with a serious partner or spouse, people in Florida can end up...
Besides bankruptcy, what are my options for debt relief?
When consumers realize that they have more debt than they can handle, their first thoughts might not turn to bankruptcy. Indeed, there are other debt relief options that some people in Florida might want to utilize first. However, if they are not effective at reducing...
Be sure to include all debts for optimal bankruptcy relief
No one wants to fall behind on their bills and dodge phone calls from their creditors. Even individuals who are financially responsible and wealthy encounter situations that cause them to become delinquent on their accounts. If you are not sure of how you can get...
Stop repossessions, achieve debt relief with bankruptcy
Being faced with losing your car or other important asset because you cannot pay your bills is an understandably troubling situation. While repossession is a common tactic that Florida creditors resort to when faced with nonpayment, you have the power to stop these...
Should we be talking more about credit card debt?
Florida parents usually teach their children about which matters are polite to discuss, and what issues they should simply keep to themselves. Although these lessons might be useful in some situations, it leaves some adults unable to engage in meaningful discussions...
Important deadlines for Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Realizing that you need to file for bankruptcy can be an overwhelming experience. You already know that you must make your initial filing and that at the end of the process your unsecured debt will be discharged, but what happens in the middle? Although it may seem...
Florida home foreclosure rates higher than national average
National foreclosure rates are now as low as they were back in 2006, but not everywhere is experiencing this relief. Some states -- including Florida -- are seeing a drastic increase in home foreclosure rates. Some experts believe that rising foreclosure rates in the...
Small medical debts can be relieved through Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Sudden financial disasters certainly contribute to some people's money issues, but this is not always the case. Many Florida residents struggle with the slow accumulation of small bills that eventually snowballs into something much larger and more difficult to handle....