Category Archives: Saving
As Economy Improves, Many Consumers Are Still Weighed Down by Debt in Atlanta
The economy may be showing signs of improvement, but our finances are another story. One in five U.S. families currently have more in debt than they have in savings, according to a recent USA Today report. Even worse, some of us have no cash cushion at all. By the end of 2011, 23.4 percent of… Read More »
Growing Consumer Denial About Overspending Contributes to Debt, Chicago Bankruptcy
A new survey shows that half of Americans spend more than they earn for at least part of the year. Yet only 1 in 10 believes they are living beyond their means, reports MSNBC.com – and the number of consumers in financial denial may only grow as the economy picks up. During the recession, many… Read More »
Georgia Residents Living Close to the Financial Edge May Find Security with Atlanta Bankruptcy
Residents of Atlanta and the rest of Georgia live closer to the financial edge than those residing in any other U.S. state, according to a recent study. Corporation for Enterprise Development, a nonprofit educational organization, ranked Georgia residents as the most financially unsecure in the country, based on factors such as debt load, assets, and… Read More »
Bankruptcy in Chicago Can Help in Tough Economic Times
A recent survey found that nearly one in two Americans can’t make ends meet and pay basic bills in today’s economic situation. Chicago bankruptcy lawyers understand that times are tough right now. The economy has few signs of improvement and, generally, people are struggling to put food on the table and keep a roof over… Read More »
Women Challenged With Finances, Debt Should Consider Atlanta Bankruptcy
A recent article in U.S. News & World report surmises that women should manage their own money, given that retirement isn’t typically as cozy as their male counterparts. The article points out that lower pay over their lifetime and a longer lifespan are reasons why women should take control of their finances in an effort… Read More »