Celebrity chef files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Last month, we wrote about the automatic stay, a useful bankruptcy tool that immediately halts all creditor claims, collections and…
Survey: homeowners pay credit cards before mortgages
Consumers who have both credit card and mortgage debts are increasingly likely to pay the credit card bill first, according…
Baseball player charged with bankruptcy fraud
Former major league baseball player Lenny Dykstra has been charged with federal fraud crimes in relation to a 2009 bankruptcy…
Atlanta’s credit card debt is above the national average
As the recession drags on, Americans are being forced to make difficult choices. Facing continuing unemployment and stagnant home values,…
Stop garnishment and debt collection with an automatic stay
The automatic stay is one of the most valuable tools of U.S. bankruptcy protection. Under federal bankruptcy law, as soon…
Tips for repairing credit after a bankruptcy
Bankruptcy has become a reality for a large number of Georgia residents, largely due to high unemployment rates, falling home…
Common myths about Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Many Georgia residents decide to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy as a sort of tactical move, seeking to relieve their debt…
Mortgage modification suit leaves homeowners in limbo, part two
Earlier this week, we began a discussion of mortgage modifications and the often complicated roles of mortgage servicers and trustees…
Mortgage modification suit leaves homeowners in limbo, part one
In the recession, many people have been put through the financial wringer who, quite simply, don’t deserve the hand they…
Unemployment Rate Drops in March
Last month, the United States economy added 216,000 new jobs. This gain followed the 194,000 new positions added in February.…
