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As we approach a new year, it is a perfect time for you to develop a household budget to help manage your spending.  A household budget is an important tool to help you track and control where you are spending your money.  In my opinion, I think it is best to establish a monthly budget but keep track of your spending at the same

For most people who file a chapter 13 or debt consolidation bankruptcy, one of the huge benefits is the ability to discharge certain interest and penalties on certain debts.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has fined Cash America International a total of $19 million which consisted of a $5 million fine and $14 million in refunds for overcharging customers, robo-signing documents in debt collection lawsuits and impeding an investigation. The consent order entered into by the CFPB and Cash America is attached here.

In celebrity news, it has recently been reported that pop star, Aaron Carter has filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in the middle district of Florida.  Apparently, the pop star life has not gone so well for this 25 year old singer. As part of Carter’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy, he was required to list all of his assets claiming they total just $8232.16.

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated as a day of giving thanks for the many good things that we have in our lives.  As a Christian, I call these good things blessings.  Although it may sound strange to some, I am thankful to be a consumer bankruptcy attorney.  Many of my friends and family members think that my work must be sad as I deal with people whom

A frequent topic of discussion in the initial consultation is the difference between secured and unsecured debt. While the difference is fairly easy to understand, the way in which they are treated can be complex.

On September 25, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had settled with a California-based debt collector for $1 million with regard to this particular debt collector using text messages in an attempt to collect debts in an unlawful manner.

Starting in 2007, America experienced a major housing crisis due to people losing their jobs and home prices declining.  Alabama was one of 18 states who were the hardest hit by the housing crises.  To assist homeowners in these 18 states, the U.S.