On Behalf of developers | March 25, 2020 | Debt Relief
Of all the different types of debt one can accumulate, medical debt is often the most troubling. Families worry about how they can get future medical care when they are already drowning in debt. When such debt is accompanied by other insurmountable bills, it can lead to crippling and indecisive behavior. Getting a handle on… Continue reading Getting a handle on your family’s medical debt...
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On Behalf of developers | March 18, 2020 | Medical Debt
If there is one thing that is true, it’s that a pandemic changes people’s lives. Coronavirus has turned America upside down, and the economic fallout could be substantial. People who perhaps never thought they’d need to have health insurance or to cover a severe injury at their age could find themselves with significant medical debt. There… Continue reading Debt and a pandemic: Everything is changing...
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On Behalf of developers | March 3, 2020 | Debt Relief
When you owe debts and aren’t paying on them, the creditor might opt to take you to court. One outcome of this is when the court issues a wage garnishment. This means that the creditor receives a court order to have a portion of your pay sent to them instead of it going to you.… Continue reading Know important garnishment points...
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On Behalf of developers | February 28, 2020 | Bankruptcy
With either Chapter 13 bankruptcy or Chapter 7, you want to create a budget for your post-bankruptcy life. It’s crucial with Chapter 13 since you have a repayment plan based on what you can afford. Even with Chapter 7, though, which gives you a fresh start and liquidates assets, you still want to create a… Continue reading Post-bankruptcy budgeting tips...
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On Behalf of developers | February 27, 2020 | Bankruptcy
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing enables you to have your debts wiped out without you having to make payments to the bankruptcy trustee to help pay them off. There are specific requirements for filing a Chapter 7, so it is imperative that anyone considering this option takes the time to ensure they have everything in order… Continue reading Know these Chapter 7 bankruptcy requirements...
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On Behalf of developers | February 27, 2020 | Bankruptcy
Divorce can be very damaging for your personal finances. First of all, you will have to split what you own with your former spouse. In some cases, you may also have to pay spousal support, also known as alimony, or child support. Beyond that, you could incur thousands of dollars and expenses through both court… Continue reading How bankruptcy can help people bounce back after divorce...
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On Behalf of developers | December 26, 2019 | Debt Relief
Even with a strong economy, many people in Mississippi continue to experience serious financial pressures. As the holiday shopping season has now passed, now may be the time you decide to sit and take stock of your debt inventory. If you believe that filing for bankruptcy may be the best way for you to get… Continue reading Are all debts the same?...
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On Behalf of developers | November 18, 2019 | Medical Debt
New research shows more than one out of every three Americans face financial hardship due to medical bills. More than 137 million people struggle to pay medical expenses, and TD Ameritrade says it’s the No. 1 reason why people, regardless of age, consider cashing in retirement savings. The investment firm says even when some people… Continue reading Millions of Americans are saddled with medical debt...
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On Behalf of developers | November 30, 2018 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
To you, bankruptcy may seem like a fairly “cut-and-dry” process: you file, disclose your debts, and then have them discharged. You likely thought that at no point would you be told that you had to go through credit counseling. Many in Jackson have come to us here at the Pond Law Firm with the same question that… Continue reading Reviewing the bankruptcy credit counseling requirement...
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On Behalf of developers | November 29, 2018 | Bankruptcy,Debt Relief
Most bankruptcy filers want to receive immediate financial relief. They want their debts to disappear now, and understandably so. They’ve probably been suffering under a mountain of money stress for years — even decades. Which provides faster relief: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? On the surface, Chapter 7 bankruptcy sounds like the best “quick fix”… Continue reading What’s the fastest way to receive bankruptcy relief?...
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