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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing for Bankruptcy
Are you struggling financially? Bankruptcy could provide you a financial fresh start. But, to get all the benefits of bankruptcy you should avoid these three mistakes many people make when filing bankruptcy. Filing Too Late Many people delay filing bankruptcy out of...
Mobile Mayor Explains the City’s “1000 Homes by 2026” Initiative
In his September 3, 2020 State of the City address, Mobile Mayor, Sandy Stimpson, announced the city had a plan to build or renovate 1000 affordable homes in the city by 2026. Since this announcement was only a part of his greater speech, he gave no specifics about...
Bankruptcy is not a One-Size-Fits-All Process
Unfortunately, any number of possibilities could upset your financial stability. Personal hardships such as losing your job, facing an unexpected illness or injury, and divorce are several examples. Any of these could lead to out-of-control debt. You may also be...
The Alabama Eviction Process
Rent is one of the most important monthly expenses that you pay each month. It can also be one of your most expensive bills. What if your funds are low and you cannot pay your landlord? Do you have any options if you fall behind on your rent and are facing eviction?...
Federal Grant Could Bring Economic Change to Dothan and Enterprise
Last month city officials across the Wiregrass received welcome news from the federal government about the awarding of a $450,000 grant. The grant comes from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD)...
Tuscaloosa Gets Economic Boost From $15 Million Federal Grant
Last month Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby announced that the city of Tuscaloosa, AL will receive a $15 million grant from the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The grant comes through the department’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD)...
Alabama Payday Lending Laws
Many Alabama citizens live from paycheck to paycheck. At times they find themselves needing short-term payday loans to make ends meet sometimes. According to the Alabama Department of Banking, 189,231 Alabamians took out 1.6 million payday loans worth about $563.6...
Can Bankruptcy Help with Large Credit Card Debt?
According to credit reporting agency Experian, Americans maintained approximately $830 billion in credit card debt through 2019. Almost 20% of credit cardholders carried more than $10,000 and almost 4% owed more than $30,000 in credit card debt. Owing large credit...
Beware: Ignoring Credit Card Debt Could Lead to Wage Garnishment
Are you struggling with credit card debt? Do you fear that the credit card company will soon take action against you? You are not alone. The average American household owes $15,000 in credit card debt. Many of them face collection actions, including wage garnishment,...
Your Privacy Rights During Bankruptcy
Some people who struggle with overwhelming debt choose not to file bankruptcy because they fear the loss of their private information. This is a legitimate concern because bankruptcy is a public record. Bankruptcy documents do contain sensitive personal information...
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