Everyone experiences some sort of financial struggle. Good news: this is not the end-all-be-all! Some of the most successful people ended up filing for bankruptcy before they were rich and famous. Some of your favorite celebrities are on this list! Click the link below to see all 9 famous people who filed for bankruptcy [...]
How are foreclosures rising even though federal action has taken place? It seems these foreclosures are not happening to current live-in homeowners, rather they are foreclosing vacant and abandoned buildings, which can benefit neighborhoods and communities. Although U.S. foreclosures have only risen 9% since last quarter, total foreclosures have risen 75% since last March [...]
Entertainment Daily reports that Kerry Katona, the former Atomic Kitten member, is once again back on her feet after several years of financial struggles. After many years of financial hardships and going bankrupt several times, Katona impresses fans (and anyone struggling with finances) by announcing that she is yet again a homeowner! From the [...]
Allmand Law Firm, PLLC is pleased to announce that Lindsay Allmand has received Paralegal Board Certification by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, with a focus in Consumer Bankruptcy. Together with her husband, Reed Allmand, who is a Board Certified Attorney in Consumer Bankruptcy, Lindsay provides high quality legal services to Texans struggling with debt. [...]
According to an article published by CNN money, plummeting oil prices may be related to problems with housing markets in Texas, Oklahoma, and North Dakota. While the national rate of foreclosure filings has dropped to a nine-year low, states heavily involved in the production of oil have not been as lucky. As oil prices have declines, foreclosure filings have [...]
Three years ago, Texas homeowners facing foreclosure were given a glimmer of hope in the form of a $25 billion national settlement from five lenders who were accused of wrongfully forcing people out of their homes: Citi, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Ally. This money was earmarked to provide relief for [...]
Student loan debts have only ever been dischargeable by bankruptcy under the most dire of circumstances, but student loan write-offs may soon be easier to accomplish if the Obama administration’s proposal is approved. The Department of Education recently released a report identifying solutions they believe will benefit people who are struggling to repay their loans. [...]
Here at Allmand Law we understand that charitable giving and volunteerism is an integral part of our commitment to serving our communities. The team here at Allmand Law is proud to announce our support for Cell Phones for Soldiers, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing cost-free communication services to active duty military members and veterans. [...]
The attorney general of Minnesota, Lori Swanson, along with many consumer advocates, are accusing Discover Bank of engaging in deceptive business practices to enroll credit card consumers for its payment protection program and other financial add-on products. "The company charged some consumers for expensive add-on financial products without their understanding that their credit cards would [...]
The Public Utility Commission just approved a rule that would allow electricity providers to prevent a consumer from switching companies if they fail to pay their bill. The new rule will only apply to consumers who are on a payment plan for their electricity bill. However, people who are struggling with debt and considering bankruptcy [...]
