The so-called "great recession" that occurred after the real estate bubble collapsed in 2007 caused untold pain to millions. Homes fell underwater, jobs were lost, many had to file bankruptcy. Bankruptcy filings have always served as one form of economic measure of...
Month: November 2014
Tips to avoid getting into credit card debt this holiday season
Many Tennessee residents like credit cards because they are more convenient than carrying around cash or a checkbook. They can also help raise your credit score and protect your purchases.But credit cards also have a darker side. They can make you feel like you can...
How can Chapter 7 bankruptcy resolve your financial issues?
Tennessee consumers who are facing overwhelming debts, and continuous creditor harassment, may be seeking a solution to their financial problems. Due to the negative connotation and many myths related to bankruptcy filings, many people avoid consideration of such a...
Why should you avoid payday loans?
Over the past number of years, legislatures throughout the country have been creating laws to limit providers of short-term payday loans. According to a recent article in the Tennessean, the Metro Council of Davidson County approved legislation to further limit the...
How to remove a second mortgage in bankruptcy
One useful feature of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy that not many borrowers know about is the ability to use a Chapter 13 to strip off a second mortgage or home equity loan on property that is now worth less than the outstanding balance on the first mortgage. Perhaps that...
One hospital stay away from bankruptcy
People who have never had reason to file for bankruptcy may feel somewhat superior. They know how to handle their money. They are not frivolous and they are careful with their money. They would never have to file for bankruptcy. Until their ambulance takes a wrong...
Exit plan for historic bankruptcy case wins court’s approval
We don't typically write about large organization bankruptcies. Our focus is on serving the needs of individual consumers in Tennessee who too often find themselves overwhelmed by debt and desperately seeking relief. For many the protections of bankruptcy are the best...
What happens to lease agreements in bankruptcy?
You may have a lease and not even know it. But if you are in a situation where you are considering the advantages of bankruptcy protection as a means of recovering financial stability, you need to be aware that leases carry ramifications in the bankruptcy process. We...
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