Credit card balances in the U.S. have hit more than $420 billion, an increase of 5 percent over 2017, new research shows.The debt can feel overwhelming: 9 percent of those with credit card debt don’t believe they will ever get out from under, polls show. Three...
Month: February 2019
CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY CONFIRMATION HEARING
When a chapter 13 bankruptcy is filed the court automatically schedules two hearings. The first is a meeting of creditors. The debtors are required to attend this meeting with the chapter 13 trustee and their attorney. Creditors are invited to come but they rarely do....
Can you recognize the financial warning signs of bankruptcy?
Many Americans struggle with their finances at one point or another. It can be easy to miscalculate a budget or forget about a bill.However, when financial problems are continually cropping up, it may be a symptom of a larger issue. Here are a few warning signs that...