Study: Bankruptcy Considered or Filed by One in Eight Americans
…Fear of foreclosure: Even those with good health and steady jobs may find themselves unable to keep up with their mortgage, and some families opt to file for bankruptcy in hopes of fending off mortgage foreclosure. Considering the many factors that can contribute to a household’s decision to file for bankruptcy protection, it may be a wonder…
Foreclosure crisis in America explained in-depth on PBS (Video)
Protection From Garnishment for Social Security, Veterans Benefits
A new treasury rule, effective May 1, 2011, will provide more protection to receipients of federal benefits from garnishment of their bank accounts. Garnishment and Federal Benefits: The Basics If a creditor gets a judgment against you, it has various tools to collect on that judgment. One tool allows the creditor to garnish (grab the money in) y…
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