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Of no surprise to this Jacksonville Bankruptcy Lawyer, The Wall Street Journal reports a record 14% of American households with mortgages were behind on payments or in foreclosure in the third quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The new figures, according to The New York Times, “. . . underlined the level of stress [...]
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In my small state of Rhode Island, there are 5,878 licensed attorneys. RI only has a population of 1,050,788 people. That is one lawyer for every 178 people.
Because each attorney is licensed in the general practice of law, he can represent just about any matter that comes through the door. He can handle a murder [...]
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A chapter 13 case can last from several months to several years (but no more than five years). Over this amount of time, things can change–jobs can change, expenses can change, any number of things can change.
Because of this, it is not unusual for folks who are in a chapter 13 plan to experience difficulty [...]
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What I’m about to say borders on heresy, and I’m pretty sure I’m going to get flamed by my colleagues and friends for saying it. I’m willing to take the risk, and I invite everyone to submit their comments to this post to let me know what they think.
If you’re thinking of filing for bankruptcy [...]
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Medical problems, even when you have insurance, are an increasingly large cause of bankruptcy cases. Some groups are trying to help folks with poor or non-existent coverage to get care. The events are being set-up — and attended — like rock concerts.
One organization setting up large events with volunteer medical staff and doctors on hand [...]
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Sounds like a silly command doesn’t it? But by breathing you can calm your mind and elevate your mood. In fact Dr. Weil states; “Practicing regular, mindful breathing can be calming and energizing and can even help with stress-related health problems ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders.” Dr. Weil has three breathing exercises to [...]
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In today’s Internet world social media is all the rage. Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, etc… are all sites where you can find old friends, colleagues, and your bankruptcy attorney, judge and/or trustee. If you are in bankruptcy you might be excited to find your trustee, attorney and/or judge on Facebook and request that they be your [...]
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13 Reasons To File A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
I f you are considering filing a bankruptcy, the best advice I can give you is to discuss your financial situation with a competent bankruptcy attorney. She will tell you that for most consumers, there are often two options: file a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. [...]
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Unless you are a customer of the bank, Houston bank First Bank in Houston refuses to break a $100.00 bill into smaller bills. My son experienced this recently when he needed to pay someone in exact cash and only had a $100.00 bill.
What are banks thinking? I could understand if it was a check, but [...]
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I don’t mean to alarm you, but the folks at Bankruptcy Bill have organized what appears to be the first ever Bankruptcy Song Contest.
So whether you’re a debtor, a creditor, a bankruptcy lawyer or a “Bankruptcy Lover,” here’s your chance to express yourself through song. The winner will be selected [...]