Tag Archives: financial challenges
Holiday credit card debt can lead to financial challenges
With the approaching year’s end and the holidays winding up, many people in Broward County may suddenly find themselves facing a large amount of credit card debt. This is not uncommon since retailers often pull out all the stops to entice shoppers with end-of-year sales and fabulous discounts. Sometimes, people find that they have… Read More »
Fewer underwater mortgages may help some stop foreclosure
As Florida homeowners know all too well, many families are currently facing foreclosure and other financial challenges as a result of the sudden drop in home prices that occurred in recent years. Home purchases that once seemed like sound investments quickly turned into financial liabilities as thousands of homeowners found themselves owing more on… Read More »
Credit card debt can affect employability
The employment market is fiercer than ever in places like South Florida. A very large number of people often vie the same position, even in instances where they may actually be overqualified. Under such conditions, it’s little wonder that resumes are scrutinized so intensely by employers. However, there is evidence that factors like a… Read More »
Florida debt relief company owes $9.9M for fraudulent practices
In recent years, many residents of Fort Lauderdale have faced financial challenges. Some of these citizens were able to scale back on their spending and make ends meet. Other people filed for bankruptcy in order to find relief from creditors. Still others hired debt relief companies to help them reduce their credit card debt…. Read More »
Why bankruptcies may increase as the economy improves
It is no secret that many residents of Florida have struggled finically over the last several years. With a sluggish economy and a high-rate of unemployment, it was difficult for many families to pay their bills. As a result, some people found refuge in bankruptcy. Now that the economy is improving, will bankruptcy filings… Read More »
Consumers may want to think twice about prepaid cards
Even as the economy recovers, some Floridians are still working to improve their financial outlook. For people who are struggling to pay bills, there are ways to find debt relief. Unfortunately, as people search for help, they are also vulnerable to companies that may treat them unfairly. Due to the loss of a job… Read More »
Some colleges acknowledge students need debt relief
In today’s struggling economy, millions of consumers are suffering under crippling debt. A huge amount of this debt is in the form of student loans, which are getting close to the trillion dollar mark in America. Unfortunately, student loan debt relief is hard to get, since most types of student loans can’t be discharged… Read More »
Bank of America let down homeowners trying to stop foreclosure
Millions of Floridians lost their homes during the housing crisis. It was hard enough for people struggling with financial challenges, but it’s more infuriating to find out that many foreclosures might have been prevented if some banks had been fairer with their foreclosure practices. It’s no secret that some major lenders made it more… Read More »
Florida foreclosures may be good for recovering market
What will the new Florida bill to speed up our state’s lagging foreclosures mean for Floridians? Millions are still enduring financial challenges, while others are recovering along with the housing market, looking to buy property, and moving on. Whether you’re facing foreclosure now or if you’re recovering from a personal bankruptcy and attempting to… Read More »
Americans’ credit card debt on the rise again
Are you using your credit card account as a safety net to protect you from overdrawing your bank account — or to allow you to purchase things you can’t afford on your regular paycheck? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of other Florida residents are spending more with their credit cards, according to a… Read More »