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...
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...
People who use medical marijuana in Texas may run into problems in bankruptcy court when it comes time to set up a court-ordered repayment plan. Businesses in the marijuana industry have had trouble seeking bankruptcy protection, even in fully legal states, due to the...
The latest report about bankruptcy filings produced by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts indicated that filings have reached their lowest number since 2010. Prior to 2010, consumers had sought bankruptcy protection in increasing numbers due to the financial...
Military veterans make up about 10% of the population in Texas and around the country, and about 1 in 4 receive disability benefits from the Veterans Benefits Administration. Disability benefits paid by the Social Security Administration are protected from creditors...
It is no secret that medical costs across the U.S. have skyrocketed or that it affects people of all ages. Even those who have health care insurance struggle. Sometimes, it comes down to a choice between paying medical bills and buying groceries. This is when...
Those who file for bankruptcy in Texas will likely notice that the filing is listed on their credit reports. How long it stays on a credit report depends on what type of protection an individual sought. If a person filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it will stay on that...
An increasing number of older people in Texas and across the country are filing for bankruptcy. There are a number of factors contributing to the problem of people facing severe economic crisis after they reach retirement age. While in 1991, only 2% of all bankruptcy...
In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, a Texas debtor can ask to accrue new debt during the repayment period. However, a trustee must review the request, approve it and send a motion to incur new debt to the judge. A copy of the motion will also be sent to creditors. If all...
Finding and maintaining financial security as a millennial can be difficult. According to a recent study, people between 25 and 34 years old have $42,000 in debt on average. If you are a millennial dealing with debt, you may start to consider filing bankruptcy. If...