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When facing overwhelming debt, you need to carefully evaluate your financial situation. Calculate your total debt and compare it to your income. If your debts far exceed what you earn, you should consider filing for bankruptcy. Types of bankruptcy In 2022, nearly...
Divorce can be a stressful and highly emotional process. It is easy to make mistakes and act impulsively during this time, which can have long-lasting consequences. For these reasons, it is essential to keep in mind the following: Do not hide assets Hiding assets...
Bankruptcy is a tool you can use to get a handle on your debt, which is beneficial when incomes drop, such as during a layoff. However, bankruptcy has long-term consequences that individuals should carefully weigh before they begin. There are two types of bankruptcy,...
When you have reached the empty nest stage or simply have too much house for your needs, downsizing has become a popular trend. According to research by Opendoor, resizing served as the main motivation for 42% of home shoppers in 2020. With all of its appeal, couples...
While making mistakes is part of growing up when those mistakes involve alcohol the stakes can be too high. Young people convicted of driving under the influence in the state of New York face criminal charges, jail time and other penalties. Unfortunately, a conviction...
Filing for bankruptcy is not an easy decision and it can have lasting effects on your finances and credit. However, the benefits of filing for bankruptcy often outweigh the drawbacks for those who keep accumulating debt without seeing a way to catch up. 1. Stops all...
A divorce can involve various conflicting emotions, though spouses must also deal with the practical aspects of dissolving their marriage. The most pressing matters to deal with concern property division and child custody. Understanding the laws governing divorce in...
Purchasing a home is exciting, but there is more to it than merely finding the perfect place to live. Before you start packing, you need to sign a valid real estate contract to memorialize the sale. A purchase agreement is the foundation of all home acquisitions....
Although debt can be an isolating experience, it is one that many Americans go through. Every year, thousands of individuals end up filing for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Because there are still some lingering stigmas surrounding bankruptcy, it can be...
Every state has a different method of dealing with those who drive while under the influence of an intoxicating substance. New York’s DWI laws are harsher than many other states, and the consequences get progressively more severe with each subsequent offense. Before...
