Tag Archives: debt relief
Which debts need to be dealt with first?
Crippling debt affects innumerable people in Florida, and throughout the United States. Life comes with any number of expenses, not all of which can be planned for. It is all too easy for a sudden accident, unexpected family event or other change of circumstances to turn your life and your plans upside-down. To make… Read More »
Fraudulent calls could increase your debt
Throughout Florida, countless families struggle with rising debts. No matter how hard you work or how careful you are with your expenditures, it can be difficult to keep bills paid and food on the table. At first you might put some of your expenses on a credit card or consider remortgaging your property. Even… Read More »
Debt is not the end
Throughout Florida, countless families struggle with growing debts. The cost of living can be high and it is not always easy to earn enough to cover even your most basic living expenses. Throw in a few unexpected events, such as bereavements or illnesses and you can quickly find yourself becoming overwhelmed. At first you… Read More »
Is student loan debt going to cause the next financial crisis?
Are you one of the 40 million Americans with student loan debt? If so, you probably understand how pressing the issue is. You might have noticed that those without student loan debt don’t seem to get it. However, some financial experts say that it’s only a matter of time before the problem starts affecting… Read More »
Having student debt becoming more and more common among seniors
Many years ago, it was fairly uncommon for a person to have much in the way of student debt in their elderly years. It is estimated that, in 1989, $400 was the average amount of education debt for retirees in the 65 to 74 age group and such debt made up less than 1… Read More »
High debt can make saving for retirement difficult
Having high debt can have the potential to have a variety of negative effects on a person. One such possible negative effect is that it can make it more difficult for a person to save for their future retirement. High debt may be one of the things behind the difficulties workers here in South… Read More »
Wage garnishment less common in Florida than in rest of U.S.
When a person falls behind on paying money they owe, there are many things that could potentially change for them. One is how much of their regular wages actually end up making it to them. This is due to one of the debt collection methods creditors are sometimes allowed to use against debtors: wage… Read More »
Should seniors be more open to filing for bankruptcy?
We tend to think that financial difficulties are somehow more of an issue for younger people, but this is far from the reality. Indeed, older people, even those who have worked hard to accumulate substantial assets over the years, regularly encounter financial difficulties thanks to everything from health problems and divorce to unemployment and… Read More »
Longer auto loans becoming more common
Many things can vary when it comes to the terms of an auto loan. One is the length of the loan. Some auto loans are relatively short, while others stretch on for longer. Lately, longer auto loans have been becoming more common. It is estimated that, currently, almost a third of all new auto… Read More »
Money matter tips for those graduating from college
College graduation season is right around the corner. Thus, it will not be long until many college seniors here in Florida will be leaving college and entering the real world. This transition can be an exciting time for a young adult. However, it can also have its scary and intimidating aspects. One thing college… Read More »