07.16.2013 | by Lauren Lamb
Retirees face increasing debt
In the past, retirement has meant relaxation, time for hobbies, travel and spending quality time with the grandchildren. According to a story published in a recent edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, people who have reached retirement age are facing increasing debt, which often means choosing between paying that debt and buying food and medicine.
06.20.2013 | by Ken Steidl
Loan modifications vs. Chapter 13
Over the past several years, I have met with numerous home owners who had fallen behind on their mortgages. In many of these cases, the homeowners have contacted their mortgage company seeking to modify the loan and stop any foreclosure proceedings. In each case, the mortgage company acted as if they would be happy to assist and indicated they would immediately be sending out a modification packet and made it sound as if a loan modification would be quickly forthcoming. However, nothing could be further from the truth.
05.14.2013 | by Kenny Steinberg
Foreclosures are falling, but what’s happening with YOUR house?
There has been good news on the foreclosure front recently in the Pittsburgh region: foreclosures are down. You can read it in the local newspapers, and you can sense it in the air.