Houston Bankruptcy Blog
Survey finds people willing to take on debt for holidays
Some people in Texas may find themselves deeper in debt once the holiday season has come to an end. According to a survey by CreditCards.com, just over half of consumers who are already in debt said they would be willing to go into further credit card debt for the...
Strategies for dealing with debt collectors
Some people in Texas might be among the millions of Americas who are struggling with debt, but they have rights when they talk to debt collectors. According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act of 2010, there are only certain hours when debt collectors can call...
How will bankruptcy affect your wedding plans?
Perhaps you just got engaged and would like nothing better than to begin making plans for the wedding. However, putting the big day off for a while may be a reasonable idea since your fiancé has recently filed for bankruptcy. What effect will this have on...
Credit card debt in the United States nears $900 billion
U.S. consumers have racked up more than $100 billion in revolving debt since the financial crisis, and at the end of 2018 they owed credit card companies almost $900 billion. These are among the sobering facts that can be found in a recent Consumer Financial...
How bankruptcy may help car owners
Filing for Chapter 13 is one option for a Texas debtor who wants to avoid having their car repossessed. However, an individual would need to remain current on their loan during the proceeding. Furthermore, the past due balance would need to be included as part of the...
The drawbacks of debt settlement
Texas residents who are having financial difficulties sometimes choose to pursue debt settlement instead of filing for bankruptcy. Debt settlement companies offer to negotiate with creditors to lower the amount owed or monthly payments in return for a fee, but taking...
Three reasons why bankruptcy may be a good option
Texas residents who are considering bankruptcy do not take their decision lightly. They usually go back and forth determining if it is right for them. Here are some tips to help individuals determine if this is a good step to take for their circumstances. When a...
4 illegal types of debt collector harassment
Few things in life have the potential to be more stressful than having insufficient resources to pay your debts. After all, if you cannot pay your monthly bills, you may worry about meeting your basic needs as well as your family's needs. Even worse, your credit...
Debt collector harassment is prohibited by law
Bill collectors in Texas and around the country must abide by the provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, but many of them do not. The 1977 law strictly prohibits harassment, but individuals struggling with overwhelming debts often receive calls from...
The Texas homestead exemption in bankuptcy cases
People who are struggling with unmanageable financial situations are sometimes reluctant to pursue debt relief because they are worried about losing their homes. While this may be a real concern for people living in some parts of the country, it is something that...
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