Castle Blog
News and advice regarding bankruptcy.
Author: James R. Brown practices at Castle Law Office in St. Louis.
Blawg Related Categories: Bankruptcy Law • States • Missouri • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Castle Blog
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Help Available To Those Who Have Fallen Behind On Their Bills
St. Louis based Ameren UE has announced a program to help low income families that have fallen behind in their electric bills. priority will be given to lower income and disabled applicants and then others…
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Bankruptcy Terms To Know: Automatic Stay
One of the most stressful aspects of bankruptcy is the pressure you are under by your creditors. Fortunately, the moment that you file for bankruptcy, an automatic stay prevents almost all creditors from harassing you…
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Bankruptcy Terms To Know: Wage Garnishment
Wage garnishment can seriously affect the quality of your life - and may be a good indicator that you should consider taking a serious look at your debts and the possibility of bankruptcy. Wage garnishment…
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Bankruptcy Terms To Know: Asset
An asset is anything of value that is owned by an individual or by a company. Examples of assets include: property, money savings, vehicles, boats, insurance policies, jewelry, and stocks. While some assets must be…
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Terms To Know: Foreclosure
Very simply, foreclosure is the process of a creditor (such as a bank or mortgage company) claiming a property after a borrower has been delinquent in his or her payments. Foreclosures settle the debt between…
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How Should I Use My Credit Card After A Bankruptcy?
After you have filed for bankruptcy, it is important to begin to build your credit immediately. One part of improving your credit is signing up for a credit card and using it regularly. However, you…
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Bankruptcy And Your Horse
Most people wonder if they can keep their house if they declare bankruptcy - but in these days of economic hardship, in which the wealthy, too, have been affected, some are asking, can I keep…
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The Chicago Sun-Times Goes Bankrupt, Following Trend In Newspapers
According to CNN, the Sun-Times Media Group has filed for bankruptcy. The company not only owns the Chicago Sun-Times, but also 58 other new media print edition papers and online websites. The paper announced that…
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Bankruptcies Continue To Rise Sharply In Missouri
A new set of statistic has been published concerning the number of bankruptcies in Missouri, reports KOMU News Channel 8. The results are not surprising: as the stagnant economy continues and job losses rise, bankruptcy…
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Illinois Heart Attack Patient Refused Service After Bankruptcy
Because of a glut of unpaid medical bills and three heart attacks, Ron Eaker of Champaign, Illinois was forced to file for bankruptcy. Three years later, their history of money issues led their long-time clinic,…