Paying for medical care can be tough, but most people in Texas hope that they will be able to tackle bills as they arise. Unfortunately, this is often not the case. Millions of people in America are struggling with medical debt. While most people truly want to pay off...
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Year: 2019
Do creditors violate the Chapter 7 bankruptcy automatic stay?
Being overwhelmed by debt creates a constant struggle for many Texas residents. Phone calls, threats of lawsuits and more only serve to make the situation worse. For this reason, many of them decide to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, partly in order to take advantage...
Families want to pay their medical debt, but many aren’t able to
Like other families across the country, many here in Texas struggle financially. One of the reasons for some families' struggles is due to medical debt. Even a brief trip to the emergency room can cost thousands of dollars, even with health insurance. For...
Would debt settlement help more than Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
This is not an easily answered question, but Texas residents considering their debt relief options need to understand the substantial risks involved in debt settlement. Far too many people have ended up in the same or worse financial circumstances after trying this...
3 Signs that bankruptcy is right for you
Choosing to file for bankruptcy protection is a huge financial decision. When most of us make important life choices, we tend to second-guess ourselves. But, avoiding bankruptcy when you are in need of it can turn into a downward spiral that leads to worse and worse...
Is Paul Teutul not paying attention to his Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Texas consumers can empathize with Paul Teutul when it comes to financial problems. In fact, the 69-year-old star of "American Chopper" filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy back in Feb. 2018. Recently, however, the trustee on this case accused Teutul of failing to adhere to...
Watch out for credit card debt relief scams
Job losses, medical emergencies, divorce and more can easily adversely affect the financial lives of Texas residents. Many turn to credit cards in order to keep up with necessities, but soon, those bills become overwhelming as well. By the time credit card debt...
Rebuilding a financial life after a Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Financial problems are nothing unusual for consumers here in Texas and elsewhere. Debt can get extremely overwhelming and, for many people filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, could provide relief from the situation. What makes several of them hesitate is thinking that...
3 Fallacies about bankruptcy
Bankruptcy protection can help those who are struggling with debt come out on the other side. Yet, some of the misconceptions around the practice can be off-putting. Here are three misconceptions you shouldn’t let prevent you from getting help. 1. You...
How can an attorney help with a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
By the time many Texas residents realize they have financial problems, the situation is already overwhelming. If you are one of these people, then you know how stressful, frustrating and even frightening the situation can be. You want to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy,...