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TwitterEveryone—from the halls of Congress to the many channels of media—is paying a ton of attention to those Americans who have lost their homes in the seemingly endless mortgage meltdown. Virtually ignored have been the millions who continue to pay their mortgage every month, even when they really can’t afford to. As a result, most [...]
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Why Am I in Debt and What Can I Do Now?
September 2nd, 2010 
admin Realizing we are in debt is a lot easier than figuring how it happened. Unless you can pinpoint one central reason, like the loss of a job or long-term medical issue, it can be hard to retrace your steps to financial crisis. Plus, who even wants to? The more important exercise is to figure out [...]
Role of a Bankruptcy Trustee in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
September 2nd, 2010 admin Part of understanding bankruptcy is knowing who the professionals are that you will meet and deal with along the way. From your attorney to even your creditors, it helps provide a solid foundation of comfort to actually understand the role of those who are playing a role in your financial future. One of those individuals [...]
Fight Back Against Bankruptcy & Credit Companies
September 2nd, 2010 admin Jacksonville Bankruptcy Attorney Have the credit card companies ‘jacked-up’ your rates, doubling your payments? And really stuck it to you and your family? Now, you’re screwed for sure…right? Where is the money gonna come from to make double payments? You can’t just ask your boss for a raise because you need more money…can you? So, [...]
Do I Lose My Rental Property if I file bankruptcy in Florida?
September 2nd, 2010 admin Many of our clients automatically assume they will lose their rental property if they file for bankruptcy. Isn’t that the whole idea of bankruptcy? That you give up everything you have, with a few exceptions, in exchange for getting the debt collectors off your back? Well, no. Many factors come in to play in determining [...]
Struggling with Your Mortgage or in Foreclosure?
September 2nd, 2010 admin Are you struggling to stay current with mounting mortgage costs or finding yourself already in arrears? Well, you’re not alone. According to a recent Reuters article by Lynn Adler, a staggering one in seven households were behind on mortgage payments or is in foreclosure in the first quarter of 2010. And while the rate of [...]
