Decline in Georgia foreclosures for the first quarter of 2013
As finances get tight, it can be very difficult to make the requisite mortgage installments that are due each month.…
Can prepaid cards help teens learn to manage their money?
Prepaid credit cards have been growing in popularity in the last few years, as access to card-based banking has become…
Consumers’ rights: creditor harassment
If you are having difficulty with your finances, you should know that you still have rights. The Fair Debt Collection…
First wave of mortgage relief checks bounce
In our last post, we discussed the fact that this week, thousands of borrowers in Georgia and around the country…
Banks to begin payments to Georgia foreclosure victims
The nation’s biggest banks have begun to doll out repayment checks to borrowers in Georgia and around the country as…
Are inherited assets subject to forfeiture in bankruptcy?
There are many important issues to consider when assessing whether or not to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13…
Foreclosure rates high in counties surrounding Atlanta
According to the most recent data from RealtyTrac, Douglas County had the highest number of foreclosure filings in Georgia in…
Shifting debt among credit cards is often riskier than it seems
In this tough economy, a lot of Georgia residents are looking for ways to stretch their paycheck and manage their…
Grammy winning singer files for personal bankruptcy
Grammy winner Dionne Warwick filed for personal bankruptcy recently, citing a tax debt of over $10 million that she is…
Understanding debt consolidation
Borrowers who are having trouble paying their bills have more likely than not thought about debt consolidation and wondered if…
