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• Something to Remember this Thanksgiving

  While it is fun to think of Thanksgiving as a great big feast, complete with mashed potato eating contests and pie bake-offs, I always try to get my family back to the basics in the…

• Does Bankruptcy Cause Divorce?

  Bankruptcy doesn’t cause divorces or lead to divorces – but financial stress does. In fact, money troubles are cited as the leading cause of divorce. Anxiety over paying the bills, creditors harassing you daily, and…

• The Truth about Debt Settlement Is Out

  While I’ve written several articles on the downsides to debt settlement, it wasn’t clear that the rest of the world was on board. After all, debt settlement does sound really great. And, in this economy,…

• What's the Most Important Thing to Do When You're Facing Foreclosure?

  Getting a foreclosure notice in the mail sometimes feels like the bottom has dropped out of your life. The safety net is gone—and no one is going to put it back up for you. The…

• Are There Lawyers That Specialize in Foreclosure?

  There sure are. They are the same lawyers that practice bankruptcy. A chapter 13 bankruptcy actually stops a foreclosure dead in its tracks. How? As soon as you file chapter 13 bankruptcy, an order called…

• You Can Still Give Your Tithing in Bankruptcy

  When going through bankruptcy, most people like to get back to the basics. They want to stop worrying about overdue house payments, harassing creditors, and wage garnishments and focus on the more important things in…

• Looking for a House While on a Budget?

  Many of the stories you hear from sellers these days center on how much they had to drop their pricing. Sounds like a great time to buy then, huh? But, if you’ve been through a…

• Obtaining a Discharge in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

  First, let’s clarify what a discharge really is. A discharge is the finish line for bankruptcy. It releases the debtor from certain debts—and prevents creditors from trying to collect it. Translation: No more harassing phone…

• Can You Afford to Deck the Halls This Season?

  With Halloween already passed, we have entered the spending season. Between getting a handle on those Halloween bills and creating more bills for Thanksgiving and Christmas, this is the perfect time to get into real…

• Will Thanksgiving Cost As Much As It Did in 2008?

  The costs of everything have risen. From shoes and phones to cranberries and yams, we’re all paying a little bit more these days. Last year, the cost of Thanksgiving rose 5.6%, going from $42.26 to…