Student loan interest rates to double
If you are an Atlanta resident who has attended college in recent decades, the chances are that you financed it…
Atlanta stands among cities with the most abandoned homes
Although the housing market may be improving, many families here in Atlanta are still struggling and this is evidenced by…
Study: Medical debt is the number one cause of bankruptcy
Many Atlanta families who were once financially secure may have experienced an ovewhelming debt load caused by a sudden medical…
How does bankruptcy impact retirement savings?
For older Atlanta residents who are struggling to pay all of their bills and stay current on debt, one of…
Will fewer credit cards lower risk of bankruptcy for young people?
Recently released data shows that younger people are being more mindful of their money and more wary of consumer debt.…
In tax debt bankruptcy case, parties dispute company ownership
In a previous post we discussed Grammy Award-winning singer Dionne Warwick’s financial troubles and the fact that she recently filed…
Nonprofit helps put veterans in previously foreclosed homes
A nonprofit organization has partnered with some of the nation’s biggest banks to help put military families in empty foreclosed…
How does wage garnishment affect your credit report?
One of the main concerns that people have when they are behind on loan payments or have past-due credit card…
My kid’s in college on a 529 plan, will bankruptcy affect it? II
College education 529 plans and treatment during Chapter 7 bankruptcy were the topic of our recent post. This is the…
My kid’s in college on a 529 plan, will bankruptcy affect it?
Giving their children the best opportunities in life is something that parents strive to do in Atlanta, Georgia. This often…
