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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Is There Light at the End of the Recession Tunnel?
The Associated Press reports that third quarter growth is raising the hopes of Americans everywhere. The recession, which has been going on since December of 2007, may finally be lightening up. How did it happen?…
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This Isn't Working Anymore, Visa
And this time, it isn’t me—it’s you. Breaking ties with your credit card is harder than just walking across the kitchen to get the scissors. It often means cutting ties to your easiest way of…
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When Is It Time to Get Help With Your Debt?
It is often hard to determine when it is time to take action about your debt. It starts with a few late notices for bill payments, then you start getting some harassing phone calls, and…
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Your Bank's Mistake May Be Your Gain
Every so often, a case comes up at our firm where a bank forgot to complete the paperwork to put a lien on a car’s title when they grant the loan. And while I’d love…
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Will You Put Your Next Offering on Plastic?
An article was released on MSN yesterday that was meant to get a few laughs but left me a little stunned. Do you know who is now accepting payment on a credit card? Along with…
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Are the Repossession Laws in Illinois Different Than Those in Missouri?
In Illinois, your car can be repossessed as soon as you are late with a payment. Many creditors won’t take your car this first time you are late, but they are legally allowed to do…