Financial stability is an essential part of life, and managing money wisely is key to maintaining it. However, unexpected circumstances like job loss, medical emergencies or business failure can lead to overwhelming debt. When debt becomes unmanageable, and you find...
Serving Clients Throughout Upstate South Carolina
Serving Clients Throughout Upstate South Carolina
Bankruptcy
Is it time to file for bankruptcy?
In a world of financial uncertainty, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by debt. Whether it is due to a sudden job loss, medical expenses or a series of unfortunate financial decisions, debt can quickly become a source of significant stress. Before you make any...
How can you rebuild your credit after bankruptcy?
While bankruptcy will negatively impact your credit score, it can also be a way to take control of your finances when your level of debt becomes unmanageable. Making smart decisions after bankruptcy is integral to rebuilding your credit once again, and you can begin...
What does the automatic stay that comes with bankruptcy mean?
One of the most widely spread falsehoods about bankruptcy is that it is only for financially irresponsible, incompetent individuals. On the contrary, it is an effective tool designed by the government to relieve individuals of overwhelming debt that may not be due to...
What do your tax returns have to do with your bankruptcy filing?
Bankruptcy provides a solution for those who are unable to pay their debts and are struggling to make ends meet. If you are considering bankruptcy, you should understand the role that your tax returns play in the process. Not only do you need to ensure that you have...
The difference between a Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Many people in South Carolina are finding themselves grappling with increasingly overwhelming amounts of debt. If you include yourself among them, you may be wondering whether you have any realistic way of paying off those debts and achieving financial stability. If...
How does a repossession affect your credit report?
One of the most undesirable consequences of defaulting on a loan is repossession. Losing a vehicle or other significant item can put you in a bind. However, sacrificing a piece of property may only be the start of your worries. A repossession also has consequences for...
What is debt collector harassment?
Suffering with debt is already difficult enough without debt collectors making things worse and more stressful. In most cases, debt collectors abide by the laws set out in the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). However, some will abuse their position of...
How do you avoid going back into credit card debt?
Dealing with credit card debt is difficult for anyone. People who have fallen into credit card debt once are also at risk of falling back into it in the future. How do you avoid this? What tips can you use to stay out of debt in the future? Change how you view your...
3 options your mortgage lender may offer to avoid foreclosure
If you default on your mortgage loan payments, the bank or financial institution from which you obtained the loan can take possession of your property in a process called foreclosure. However, foreclosing on properties is not cost effective for lenders. Therefore,...