Author: Bass.Franklin
Published articles: 16
The housing bubble that burst in 2008 has yet to recover, continuing to shackle millions of Americans with upside down loans and astronomical monthly payments. Faced with abandoning their homes, many homeowners have very few options. One solution many turn to when they are unable to make payments on their home is foreclosure. In foreclosure, …
Some of the largest misconceptions people have about bankruptcy involve the implications that filing has on your future. Some people wonder whether they will ever be able to own a credit card, car or home again after filing. So, for the curious, here is the truth: you can obtain any of these things. While the …
The cost of a college education has skyrocketed in recent years and there appears to be no end to tuition increases. For the 2009-2010 school year, the average cost of a private four-year college was $26,273, up 4.4 percent from the previous year. The percentage of increase was even greater for public schools, which rose …
One of the most common misconceptions people have about bankruptcy is that by filing, they will never be able own a home again. While bad credit can be a stumbling block to obtaining credit for individuals who have not filed for bankruptcy, credit is not an insurmountable hurdle. The second factor at play in bankruptcy …
Serious financial problems rarely happen when you expect them. Personal injuries or other illnesses that leave you disabled can cause huge medical bills to pile up yet cut off the only source of funds you have to pay off your debts. Sixty-two percent of all bankruptcies filed in 2007 were linked to medical expenses. That …
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is commonly referred to as “liquidation” bankruptcy. It cancels debt entirely in the course of approximately three months and is an attractive option for many people considering bankruptcy. The down side for many is that filing for Chapter 7 means that any non-exempt belongings will be liquidated to distribute among creditors in …
For the millions of Americans struggling with debt, there are a lot of voices that claim to help. Unfortunately, the variety and differences in the options can be downright disorienting. Here is a quick run-down on the options that you have to achieve debt relief. Debt Consolidation Debt consolidation simply means taking out a single …
Falling behind on payments for any type of vehicle happens to the best of us. Sometimes life deals you adversity that you didn’t expect. It may start with an unexpected medical bill, or a work related layoff or some situation that no one plans for in the budget. Trying to explain your situation to your …
According to a 2008 survey by the American Payroll Association, 71 percent of American workers are living paycheck to paycheck. If you are one of the many who live paycheck to paycheck, or if you have fallen behind, here are some tips that can help you get back on track: Develop a Budget It seems …
Bankruptcy is not something to jump into haphazardly. Chances are, if you are considering bankruptcy, you have considered every option possible to dig yourself out of debt. If you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy, you aren’t alone. Last year 1,074,225 individuals and families filed for bankruptcy in the United States. A common misconception about …