Texas consumers are likely to see monthly debt service payments increase following an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Homeowners, home equity borrowers and individuals who use credit cards will pay more for their revolving loans as a consequence of the...
When Texas residents pursue Chapter 13 bankruptcies, their court-approved payment plans may be modified in certain situations. Some courts have ruled that such modifications require a substantial change in circumstances, but a judge on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for...
According to ValuePenguin, the average American household has roughly $5,700 in credit card debt. However, those in Texas or elsewhere who are between the ages of 45 and 54 have $9,096 in credit card debt on average. Those who are under 35 have the lowest average...
Texas residents likely know that creditors generally cannot sue for the collection of debts once the statute of limitations has expired. However, courts have been divided as to whether or not filing a claim on a stale debt as part of a bankruptcy violates the Fair...
Texas residents may know that a bankruptcy will stay on their credit report for either seven or 10 years. However, it may be possible for people to start rebuilding their credit right away. The first step is to create a budget that makes paying bills on time a top...
People often think that their only option to get relief from debt is to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and have all or most of the debt discharged. However, before you resolve yourself to this solution, keep in mind that there are other forms of bankruptcy, including...