Category Archives: Foreclosure Prevention
Atlanta Drivers Search for Cheap Gas Prices as Oil Costs Increase
Spring brings April showers and then May flowers, but it also brings something a lot less pleasant: pain at the pump. When the temperatures slowly start to go up, so do gas prices. So far this month, the average cost of gas is up 9 cents and is edging ever closer to $3 a gallon… Read More »
Chicago Gas Prices Go Up As Spring Approaches
Income taxes aren’t the only thing to dread come spring – but there’s a silver lining. With warm weather on the horizon, gas prices are starting their typical upward climb, say Chicago bankruptcy attorneys. The price at the pump is up 9 cents this month and fast approaching a $3 a gallon national average. That’s… Read More »
Chicago Homeowners Find an Alternative to Foreclosure With Chapter 13
Who wouldn’t want to get a $6,500 tax credit this year? Apparently the many folks who can’t afford to buy another house, say Chicago bankruptcy attorneys. In November, the federal government updated its homebuyer tax credit – which was originally meant to help renters buy their first home – to include current homeowners as well…. Read More »
More Consumers Turn to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy to Relieve Debt, Say Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys
The recession may be good for something after all: getting rid of debt. On the one hand, tough economic times are making consumers more reliant than ever on credit, say Chicago bankruptcy attorneys. Many of us have been piling new debts on top of the balances we carried before the recession hit. On the other… Read More »
Atlanta Bankruptcy Attorneys See More Homeowners Default on House Than On Credit Card
What if you had two choices: Pay the mortgage each month, or pay your credit card bill? In the past, choosing was a no-brainer – put the money towards the roof over your head. But increasingly, Americans are starting to prioritize credit cards, meaning the mortgage gets left by the wayside, according to Atlanta bankruptcy… Read More »