Many Atlanta children are affected by foreclosure
In recent years, there have been countless reports on the effects of the foreclosure crisis on homeowners and renters, especially…
Bankruptcy vs. debt settlement: which is better?
If you are deep in debt and don’t anticipate your financial situation getting any better in the near future, you…
Report: Mounting student loan debt may harm housing market
With ever-increasing tuition costs and high student debt amounts, it is no surprise that fewer recent college graduates are finding…
Report: Federal program is not meeting goals
A new report from a federal watchdog has found that a federal program aimed at helping homeowners in Georgia and…
Why are professional athletes prone to bankruptcy?
Earlier this week, it was announced that former professional football player and current television analyst Warren Sapp had filed for…
Income tax considerations for cancelled credit card debt
If your credit card debt has been canceled or forgiven, you likely (and understandably) think that you will no longer…
Georgia ranks in the top five states for foreclosure filings
Although the state saw a slight drop in foreclosure filings from January to February, Georgia currently has the fourth-highest rate…
Donnan facing new bankruptcy claims from SEC
There have been new developments in the bankruptcy case of former University of Georgia football coach Jim Donnan. Court documents…
Student loan collectors threaten debtors with wage garnishment
The recession has been hard on many in Georgia — workers whose jobs simply disappeared, people whose property values have…
Bankruptcy case forces NBA star to sell championship ring
Former professional basketball player Antoine Walker has reportedly found a buyer for his National Basketball Association Championship ring, which he…
