If you are carrying a heavy debt load, either with one or multiple creditors, installment payments might be tempting. Many debts that are not in collections are paid through installments. You pay a portion of the debt at a time, usually one time per month, in exchange for paying more overall as interest is applied […]
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It used to be when a person needed a loan, he or she visited the bank, discussed terms, and either received or did not receive the money, based on the discretion of the banker. When people realized there was money in lending, it became big business. This enabled many who were previously unqualified to get […]
Have you received a notification that you owe the IRS money? This letter can be one of the most frightening you ever receive as an American citizen, and unfortunately, many people choose to deal with their fear by ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away. It won’t. The IRS will continue to seek payment […]
It’s legal in some instances for property to be taken from you and sold at auction if you do not pay what you owe for it. This is common when it comes to homes and vehicles. Unfortunately, there are instances in which someone can undeservedly be subjected to seizing. There are rules regarding how property […]
If you are facing serious financial struggles, it might be tempting to look for a quick fix. Unfortunately unscrupulous lenders tend to prey on people in desperate situations and what might seem like a great idea when money is tight turns out to be a huge mistake. Quick fixes like check cashing and payday advance […]
When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy everything you own becomes part of the bankruptcy estate. The only property not included in the estate is exempt property, which varies from case to case, but usually includes things the court allows you to keep to make a fresh start. The assets in the estate that are […]
When you file for bankruptcy, there are some things you have the legal right to protect. In nearly every case, bankruptcy does not leave a person penniless and without any personal belongings. Debtors are allowed to keep some property that enables them to make a fresh start once their bankruptcy is complete. To benefit from […]
Repaying the money you borrowed to pay for college can be one of the most stressful things about graduating. Knowing that you now have a rather significant debt to repay, and that the lender is willing to consider your employment situation only so much, can be a fairly significant emotional burden. And if you do […]