Although Texas consumers who are falling behind on payments might feel powerless when confronted by debt collection agencies, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act places limits on the behavior of these companies. This federal law establishes that collectors cannot...
Chapter 7 is, by far, the most common type of bankruptcy individuals file for. According to data, 794,960 total bankruptcy filings took place between January 1st, 2016 and December 31st, 2016. Out of all those filings, 490,365 were Chapter 7. Chapter 7...
In most cases, Texas consumers who file for bankruptcy receive immediate protection from creditors trying to collect debts. Usually, courts issue an automatic stay when a bankruptcy case is filed. This court order prevents collection actions while the bankruptcy case...
When people in Houston struggle with excessive amounts of personal debt, they may turn to bankruptcy to find a new path to financial freedom. There are several factors that can help people determine whether filing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the best option for...
Filing for bankruptcy isn't an easy decision for anyone in Texas considering this option to manage debt. Once it's decided to explore options with Chapter 13, many people have questions about the details associated with this approach to bankruptcy. With income, there...
Bankruptcy may be an option for Texas residents who have significant debt that they are unable to pay. One type of bankruptcy, Chapter 7, is the most frequently filed bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is known as a liquidation bankruptcy because it uses the proceeds...
Though once a taboo topic, bankruptcy is now receiving recognition as the tool that it is meant to be. In many cases, it can aid people in gaining the fresh financial start they need. In particular, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be helpful for entrepreneurs. For those...
The acceptance of debt as commonplace in everyday life seems to be a new reality for many Texas residents. According to recent studies, individual debt continues to rise among nearly every age group in the country. An analysis of what kind of debt and how much debt is...
Many car owners in Texas face auto repossession when they fall behind on payments. Some consider filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy to stop a lender from repossessing their vehicle. Before filing for bankruptcy, however, there are several other options to consider. In...
Consumers in Texas and across the nation are accumulating more and more credit card debt, according to a new report by CreditDonkey.com. Furthermore, 55 percent of credit card users fail to pay their credit card balance in full each month. The report found that 83...