Finding fast cash for emergencies can be tough especially if you don't have savings and lack good credit. That's why so many people choose to take out payday loans, car title loans, tax refund anticipation loans and even purposely overdraft their bank account. But using any of the aforementioned methods to get fast cash could [...]
In the bankruptcy case of O'Brien, Patrick S. and Denise L.; In re (Jensen v. O'Brien), a land buyer may lose his investment because of failing to practice due diligence before buying the land. The details of the bankruptcy case: The plaintiff agreed to buy real estate that the debtors listed for sale on the [...]
Some credit unions are banishing overdraft fees by creating checking accounts and debit card options that eliminate overdrafts by limiting an accountholders ability to withdraw only the amount of cash available in the account. The new system is called Cash Points Global (CPG) which is a controlled spending account with only electronic access via the [...]
A new report was recently released by the Center for Responsible Lending, stating that many mainstream banks are offering short-term, high-interest loans that are basically payday loans in the form of a paycheck advances. These loans charge $10 per $100 per month and amount to an annual percentage rate of 120 percent or more violating [...]
How Bankruptcy Helps Small Business Small businesses that choose to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy have an opportunity to get their financial affairs in order, reduce and get a fresh financial start. Many businesses think of bankruptcy as an end to their dream; but Chapter 11 bankruptcy is not an end to their business but rather [...]
When a debtor decides to file bankruptcy, in order to determine if they should file Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy it must first be determined if their income is above the median income for Texas. And a debtor's income is only determined by their past six months of income before filing bankruptcy. If [...]
In a bill that is suppose to address the current health care issues facing the country there are a few surprises for debtors struggling under the weight of student loans. As of July 2010, all new federal student loans will be issued directly from the U.S. Department of Education, cutting out banks as middle-men. This [...]
It's been seven years since credit bureaus have been required by law to provide Americans with annual access to their credit reports, at no charge; but the the AnnualCreditReport.com web site created to manage the process has been overshadowed by a variety of companies claiming they can offer "free" credit health reports leaving many consumers confused [...]
Filing bankruptcy offers debtors the opportunity to have a fresh new start financially; however in order to avoid filing bankruptcy again, there are few habits debtors need to develop. One of the most common reasons that debtors fall behind on their bills and end up needing to file bankruptcy is the lack of an emergency [...]
There are several rules that a debtor must abide by when filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy . For example, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy debtor is prohibited from transferring property without the consent of the bankruptcy court or borrowing money without first getting permission of the bankruptcy court. But what happens when a debtor inadvertently circumvents the [...]