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Credit has become a big problem for many residents of Dallas.  Bankruptcy, it seems, is on the rise as well.  No one is denying that there’s a strong connection between rampant credit usage and Dallas bankruptcy cases.  If you’re concerned about serious financial debt that you’ve incurred through the use of credit, it might be  … Read more

If you’re struggling under the weight of debt and unbearable financial burdens, you might be thinking about filing for bankruptcy.  However, there’s definitely a negative social stigma surrounding the bankruptcy process.  Unfortunately, the people who are responsible for this stigma usually know next to nothing about the pressures of real debt.  Don’t let their ignorance  … Read more

If you’re going through the bankruptcy process, then you’re probably interested in making the most of your credit counseling experience.  Credit counseling can be an effective way to get back on track and to develop sound financial habits that will guide you for the rest of your life.  However, you can make your credit counseling  … Read more

The foreclosure process is no walk in the park.  However, as scary as it might sound, it is manageable.  With the right knowledge, resources, and professional help, you can navigate the tricky waters of the foreclosure process successfully!  Don’t let all of the doom and gloom talk on the news debilitate you from taking control  … Read more

You might think that your foreclosure and a bankruptcy attorney have very little in common.  However, a bankruptcy attorney might be able to advise you in going through the foreclosure process.  And, their advice isn’t just fluff.  It could actually save your home!  If you’re thinking about going through with the foreclosure process you can’t  … Read more

What do giving birth, paying taxes, and driving a tour bus have in common?  They’re all made a lot easier when you have an expert.  Sure, you might be able to get a bus from point A to point B in one piece, and you might be able to deliver without an obstetrician, but when  … Read more

When it comes to debt, medical debt can be one of the biggest challenges for many people to overcome.  Not only can medical debt be a huge cost, but it’s also one of the most emotionally-charged forms of debt.  Medical debt ranks high on the emotional scale, right alongside foreclosure.  Hiring the right debt settlement  … Read more

If you’re filing for bankruptcy, you definitely have a lot on your mind.  But, some of the most important questions most people ask revolve around bankruptcy exemptions.  Of course, you want to hang onto as much as you can when you go through the bankruptcy process.  Fortunately, if you’re filing in the Texas bankruptcy courts,  … Read more

If you’ve been working hard to implement good money management practices, then you’re definitely designing a budget.  Getting the basics of a good budget down can be relatively easy: food, rent/mortgage, utilities, insurance, fuel, etc.  However, you may be struggling to see the figures actually working.  It could be that you’ve forgotten about some budget  … Read more

Besides getting your debts discharged, one of the most appealing things about filing for bankruptcy is the promise of collection calls coming to a grinding halt.  Imagine… you can actually go about your day without any worry that a debt collector will be calling and harassing you!  This much-needed break makes filing for bankruptcy sound  … Read more