02.26.2020 | by Lauren Lamb
When can your mortgage company enter your home?
Imagine coming home after a long day at work, only to find your house padlocked and all of your belongings thrown to the curb.
The scenario may sound unrealistic for most of us, but for a number of homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments, it’s an everyday reality.
01.22.2020 | by Lauren Lamb
Waiting Won't Make Your Debt Any Smaller
Nobody wants to file for bankruptcy.
It is all too common for people to delay reaching out for help. But more often than not, waiting can be a big mistake.
People don’t take credit card debt seriously enough. They don’t think the credit card companies can do much to collect money other than calling and sending letters. Some people find out the hard way just how far the bill collectors can go.
01.02.2020 | by Lauren Lamb
Co-Signing a Loan is a Serious Decision
Almost everyone has been asked for financial assistance from a friend or a family member. Sometimes the friend or family member wants you to co-sign a debt for them.
Many people mistakenly believe that by being designated as the co-borrower, or secondary borrower, that the lender will only be able to collect against the primary borrower in the case of default. When a default arises, the co-signer can be surprised and greatly disappointed to find that is not the case.
12.18.2019 | by Chris Frye
Will Bankruptcy Affect My Retirement Money?
Before changes were made to the bankruptcy laws on October 17, 2005, there were rumors abound that it would become very difficult for the average person to file bankruptcy.
Did that happen?
No.
Were some laws introduced that were unfriendly to the consumer?
Yes.
10.29.2019 | by Lauren Lamb
How to Deal With a Car You Can’t Afford
When someone has a vehicle that they no longer can afford, they often mistakenly think that turning in the vehicle-- called a voluntary repossession-- will be viewed more favorably by the lender and will prevent any further collection action.