Study: Half of U.S. households carry medical debt on credit cards
In a recent survey of nearly 1,000 adults across the country, researchers found that credit card debt has declined, and…
Is the cost of bankruptcy preventing Georgians from filing?
When someone makes the difficult decision to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, they are likely at the…
Federal benefits are not eligible for garnishment
About a year ago, a new law went into effect which protects federal benefits from attempts at garnishment by credit…
Court dismisses Octomom’s bankruptcy petition
Just last week, we wrote about the personal bankruptcy filing of Nadya Suleman, the woman who gained notoriety (as well…
Music stars who have filed for bankruptcy
If you’re dealing with debt, you have probably had this thought: “If only I had more money, all of my…
Rebuilding your credit after bankruptcy
One of the most common reasons that Georgia residents resist filing for bankruptcy is the fear of what such a…
Octomom files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Nadya Suleman, the woman who became famous after she gave eight additional siblings to her six children by having octuplets…
Study: College students lack financial literacy
Despite the efforts of the federal government to reduce the availability of credit cards to college students, credit card use…
Federal judge files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
In news reports and even on our Atlanta bankruptcy blog, it often seems that the only people who file for…
Why are student loans still nondischargeable in bankruptcy?
In a recent survey of bankruptcy lawyers in Georgia and throughout the U.S., more than 80 percent of respondents stated…
