Brownsville Texas Bankruptcy Legal Blog
Do women plus student loan debt equal Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
A portion of the approximately 44.7 million people who owe student loans may live right here in Brownsville. Surely, some of them are women. In fact, recent research indicates the odds are high that many of those owing student loans are women. The next question some...
Medical debt is out of control even among the insured
There is no way around the fact that suffering from a sudden and serious illness or injury in this country is an expensive prospect. Like elsewhere in the country, Texas residents who have health insurance often find out that it provides only a false sense of...
Has job loss resulted in overwhelming credit card debt?
In order to meet financial needs, most Texas residents need to go to work and generate an income. It is common for people to rely on that income to meet their basic needs, make rent or mortgage payments, stay on top of credit card bills, and for numerous other...
Could personal loans lead to more Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings?
Struggling with finances is something with which many Texas residents can relate. Finding ways to deal with ever-increasing prices for basic needs such as food, shelter and transportation often leads individuals to live above their means more out of necessity rather...
Chapter 7 bankruptcy doesn’t have the same stigma it once did
The financial struggles that Texas residents go through often lead them to a variety of debt relief options. Sadly, many of them will not work for everyone, and those individuals may consider filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but worry about how it will look to others....
What does the foreclosure process entail?
Brownsville residents who get behind on their mortgage loan payments could face legal ramifications from their lenders. Upon purchasing a home, it becomes collateral for the loan, which means that failing to make the agreed-upon payments could mean the lender will...
Did Texas contribute to high medical debt for some residents?
States had the option to opt into the expansion of Medicaid offered by the Affordable Care Act or not. Texas decided not to do so. It appears that millions of dollars in medical debt across the state was the result. According to recent data compiled by the...
Care planning for the future is important for you and your family
Do you know what will happen if you if you are no longer able to speak for yourself and express your own wishes regarding your medical care? Who will take care of you if you become sick and unable to care for yourself? These are only a few of the most serious...
Credit card debt surpasses student loans for millennials
Without a doubt, many people throughout the country, including here in Texas, owe tens of thousands of dollars in student loans. However, a recent report indicates this type of debt is not necessarily the highest that numerous millennials have. Instead, student loans...
Sometimes creditors commit violations in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy
When searching for a debt relief option, Texas consumers often search for relief from the calls, texts, emails and other communications from creditors. Those struggling with overwhelming debt do not need the constant reminders of what they already know -- they are...
