Bankruptcy Blogs
As a main source of consumer protection law in the United States, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act outlines acceptable behavior for…
If you are a homeowner considering filing for bankruptcy, there are two petition options—Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Filing a Chapter 7…
For many people, it’s not a surprise that financing a college education is expensive. However, most people believe that taking out student loans is…
The way you handle money early on in your life can set a spending pattern for many years to come. For example, if you begin relying on credit right…
For many college seniors, graduation means setting up life by searching for a job, finding a new place to live, and establishing good spending…
Even though bankruptcy may be associated with poor spending habits, credit card debt is not the leading cause of consumer bankruptcy cases in the…
The use of credit cards tends to vary drastically from person to person. Some people use credit cards to pay for most of their daily expenses, while…
According to Bankrate.com, 55% of the country has a larger emergency fund than credit card debt level. However, nearly 24% of Americans claim to owe…
Having a credit card can help you prepare for emergencies, rent a car, or improve your credit score, but you shouldn’t use your credit card for…
When most people begin college, they do not have a credit history, job, or substantial savings fund. Nonetheless, credit card companies flock college…