Debt collectors go to some great lengths to collect on their debt, including contacting your employer and family. Dealing with debt is difficult enough without the added hassle of having your privacy violated by a debt collector. Luckily, there are rules that debt collectors must follow and any violations of these rules can lead to [...]
The issue of student loan debt has been a hot topic for quite some time. As the debt total for student loans inches closer to $1 trillion nationally, government officials and others are pushing for reform. Once dischargeable in bankruptcy, these debts have been restricted from the process and left to be handled with limited [...]
The Chapter 7 bankruptcy process uses your income to determine your eligibility to file, as well as how much of your nonexempt property may be liquidated to satisfy debts. This poses a unique problem when tax time rolls around. Filing for bankruptcy around the time of owing taxes or receiving tax refund checks can influence [...]
When filing for bankruptcy there are many things that need to be considered in order to get the most out of the case. Although some property and funds are exempt from liquidation in bankruptcy, there are some that may not be protected. One example is inheritance money. How these funds are handled depends on the [...]
A leading tax debt firm has landed themselves in hot water with former clients over a bankruptcy filing and allegations they engaged in unprofessional practices. After TaxMasters filed for Chapter 11 a few weeks ago, many clients who sought help for their tax problems have been left to deal with their debts and other troubles [...]
With constant improvements in technology mobile phone companies have a lot of competition these days. As big name cellular providers continue to step up efforts to increase their market share, some of the smaller companies are struggling to maintain their position. Sprint is just one of the smaller companies that is barely treading water in [...]
Money management skills are hard to come by these days. With the majority of the population testing as financially illiterate, it is no wonder that so many of us are suffering overwhelming debt burdens. Add in economic pressures and an unfriendly job market, and we have a recipe for financial disaster. Although it sounds simple [...]
Debt collections are one of the most dreaded phone calls a person can receive. They come at inconvenient times and can even be intimidating. For the past few years, the Federal Trade Commission has received an increasing number of complaints against debt collectors. While the FTC investigates violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, [...]
Since Solyndra filed for bankruptcy in 2011, many issues have surfaced about the company’s operations and managing of finances. Many people balked at the filing after learning the solar company had received a $500 million government bailout just two years prior. Further issues spark controversy as company executives began pushing to receive their bonuses as [...]
The bankruptcy process is not something people jump into. In fact, the decision to file for bankruptcy is one that is often a last resort for many people. While the process is extremely valuable for many people, there are some issues to consider before entering the process. Qualifications When filing for personal bankruptcy you must [...]
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