The current state of the country has taken a toll on working families in the Miami metropolitan area. In fact, just recently first-time unemployment claims in Florida more than tripled, making it the highest number of weekly claims filed in nearly six months. The...
Millions of Americans have had a pretty rough time over the last several months. Miami area residents weren’t exempt from the challenges our country has faced. For some people, financial problems that might have been bad to begin with only got worse. In some...
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a form of bankruptcy that individuals may pursue when they cannot manage the repaying of their outstanding bills and debts. In order for a Miami resident to qualify for its legal protections, however, they must satisfy the Chapter 7 bankruptcy...
A lot of Americans have fallen on hard times. Many have lost their jobs or seen their hours dramatically reduced while at the same time trying to find a way to deal with ever-growing medical and student loan debt. Credit cards and other types of loans might help...
This year has presented millions of Americans with tough decisions and harsh financial situations, and Miami area residents have not been immune to the troubles. Debt is likely to be one of the primary concerns for many people. Student loan payments could still be...
If you have been laid off and are without health insurance in Miami, even a simple visit to the doctor can lead to a hefty medical bill that you have no way of paying. And, if this is your situation, you are not alone. Unpaid medical debt a major issue for Americans...
Living with debt can be stressful. When a Miami resident is faced with the inability to pay off their liabilities to their creditors, they may feel isolated and unsure of what to do. There are options under the law that may benefit them, and bankruptcy is one of them....
Dealing with debt is stressful. During these unprecedented times, debt can quickly become overwhelming and cause residents in Florida and elsewhere to get lost in their debt. With incomes impacted and the cost of necessities increasing, one may be questioning how they...
When debts spiral out of control, many Florida residents consider filing for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is one way they can seek protection from those debts but they must give up a portion of their property during bankruptcy proceedings. A bankruptcy trustee then sells...
Having to pay bills while one is struggling to make ends meet is difficult enough but it can become overbearing if debt collectors routinely call someone to remind them of their debt. Unfortunately, these calls can come at all times of the day and are often even made...
