Study: debt has positive impact on young adults’ self-esteem (1)
In a surprising new study, researchers found that young adults who are facing significant education and credit card debt actually…
The requirements of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing
Despite the decrease in negative stigma surrounding bankruptcy, many people still see it as an easy way out, a way…
Atlanta bank executives sentenced for foreclosure fraud
A few months ago, we wrote that mortgage lenders are becoming more focused on the appearance of bank-owned homes, performing…
Most Georgia parents support adult children financially, part two
As we discussed earlier this week, approximately 60 percent of parents now provide financial support for their adult children. Certainly,…
Most Georgia parents support adult children financially, part one
Last week, we wrote that college graduates are one of the fastest-growing groups of bankruptcy filers in the United States.…
College grads are increasingly likely to file for bankruptcy
Despite the financial and employment benefits that typically come with a college degree, recent statistics report that college graduates now…
Gas prices cut into consumer spending
Although retail sales numbers increased last month for the tenth straight month, several details about that jump are giving economists…
Retirement accounts are on the rise
During times of financial crisis, many people take things one day at a time, focusing on paying this month’s bills…
Cash for Keys program could prevent foreclosures
In the ongoing efforts to decrease the number of foreclosures in Georgia and throughout the country, government officials and mortgage…
New agency will crack down on debt collectors
Being in debt is stressful. Not only is there the impending threat of repossession, foreclosure, and ruined credit, but debtors…
