Many Houston residents are struggling with high debt levels. In many cases, these folks may want to do the right thing and meet their obligations to creditors. For those who are employed and have retirement accounts, borrowing from a 401(k) may be a tempting debt...
Month: January 2018
What a trustee does in a a bankruptcy case
Texas consumers who are struggling to pay their bills may opt to file for bankruptcy. When a case is filed, a trustee will be appointed to oversee it. In Chapter 7, this person will inventory a debtor's assets and move to liquidate any nonexempt property. In some...
How bankruptcy affects a credit rating
Texas consumers who are considering filing for bankruptcy might wonder how long it will remain on their credit record. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy remains on a person's credit report for ten years while a Chapter 13 bankruptcy stays on the credit report for seven years....
If your vehicle is about to be repossessed, you have options
If you have fallen behind on your car or truck payments, the lender may be threatening to take it back. You need your vehicle for work, to take the kids to school, to go grocery shopping. How will you manage if the repo man comes? Take a deep breath; you have options...
Pros and cons of a 401(k) hardship withdrawal
Some people in Texas who are struggling with debt might be able to use a 401(k) hardship withdrawal. Only certain types of 401(k) plans allow this type of withdrawal, and it can be used only for specific types of expenses. 401(k) hardship withdrawals can be used for...
Americans get debt for the holidays
People in Texas might be in for some post-holiday buyer's remorse when they see their incoming credit card statements. Overall, Americans spent a lot during the 2017 holiday season, and many of their purchases were charged. A recent MagnifyMoney study claims that the...