If you’re like most Americans, you may not remember the last time you actually wrote a check for something. Online payments -- especially automated ones for recurring payments like your rent, car note and utilities. So, what happens when the automatic stay goes into...
Month: March 2020
Average household debts are high, but it’s a norm in America
You have always been good with money, but over the recent year, you’ve found that you’ve been putting more and more onto your credit cards. You want nicer things, and since you make plenty of money, you only think about debt in terms of how long it will take to pay it...
How the Florida homestead exemption helps protect your house
Your primary residence or homestead is likely the most valuable asset you own. Beyond that, it is your home where you have made memories and invested much of your money and time. The common concern that prevents people from considering bankruptcy when they would...
Will filing bankruptcy really destroy your credit score?
One of the most pervasive myths about bankruptcy is the common belief that it will permanently damage your credit and make it impossible for you to obtain lines of credit in the future. If that were really the case, then almost no one would go through with bankruptcy...
Try these options to get out of debt faster
Credit card debt can make you feel like you’re stuck in an impossible bind. Interest rates are high, and you could find that it’s nearly impossible to make headway into paying down what you owe. There are options to help with this situation. Some are to: Look into...