Okay, since here at DFW/Denton/Lewisville Bankruptcy we’re always addressing serious topics, I decided to keep it light today. There’s a story buzzing around the internet that a 3 year-old recently got an American Express Gold Card application in the mail. Also, there are many report of dogs and cats getting credit card offers. If that’s […]
BANKRUPTCY: CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS FRAUD? IT’S A MATTER OF TIMING
Some types of debts cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. These include income tax, child support and student loans. Then there are other types of debts that should be dischargeable in bankruptcy, but become non-dischargeable because of how the debt was incurred. For example, debtors that obtain money, property, or services through fraud remain liable for […]
Budgeting Tips For 2011
Here are eight ways to cut your monthly expenses… Sell household items you don’t use/want/need. Once a month, do a walkaround of your home and car, to spot needed repairs that could become costly ones if gone unnoticed. Comparison shop – always, always, always compare prices, online and in stores. Learn which stores have the […]
Cities Filing Bankruptcy
The CEO of JP Morgan has recently stated that municipality bankruptcies (cities filing bankrutpcy) are on a rise. This is yet another effect of the recession – with income on the decline and foreclosures on the rise, cities are losing precious tax revenue and having to cut necessary services. Analysts are looking to these cities […]
Credit Repair Companies – Are They A Scam??
Every time the economy cycles down, businesses taking advantage of the downturn arise. The recent recession (or what some economists have actually labeled, “Depression”) and resulting credit crunch have resulted in credit issues for many consumers, and a related dip in their credit scores. Here come Credit Repair companies to the rescue, right? They can […]