A former officer with the Central Intelligence Agency was recently sentenced to prison for spying for China. He claims it all started because he was in serious debt. This debt, which seemed impossible to get out of, made him do things that he would never have done had...
Bankruptcy
Did you know there is a debt awareness holiday?
Just about everyone in Tennessee loves and is excited for a good holiday. If anyone takes the time to look, they will find that there is a national holiday for something just about every day of the year. There is even a debt awareness holiday called National Credit...
Struggling financially? Bankruptcy may help your situation
As much as you probably hate to admit it, you are in a bad way financially. You have tried your hardest to correct the situation on your own, but things just do not seem to be improving. What can you do? The truth is, you are not alone. Numerous Tennessee residents...
Why health problems often lead to the need to file bankruptcy
Most people are aware that there is a medical debt crisis in this country. Millions of Americans have found themselves unable to provide for themselves and their families due to experiencing health problems that make it difficult, if not impossible to work. This leads...
Tennessee bankruptcy: Memphis residents drowning in student debt
Millions of Americans have taken out student loans in order to pay for their higher education. While improving and advancing one's education is a noble cause, most people who take out loans to do so end up struggling to pay them off. According to a recent report,...
Will my bankruptcy repayment plan be affordable?
Tennessee residents who are looking at debt relief options want to make sure that any route they choose will actually be of benefit to them. Take Chapter 13 bankruptcy for example. With this type of bankruptcy, one will need to make payments to creditors over a...
Tennessee bankruptcy: Fighting creditor harassment
People who are in debt already feel a massive weight on their shoulders. No one wants to carry debt and no one wants to struggle financially, but due to life challenges it just happens. When it does, creditor harassment can make the whole situation worse. Through...
When in debt, is bankruptcy always the answer?
Quite a few Tennessee residents are plagued by debt. Once in debt, it can feel impossible to get out of it. Bankruptcy can help some people in their quest to achieve financial freedom, but it is not right or necessary for everyone.Before jumping on the bankruptcy...
Bankruptcy for out-of-control credit card debt
Numerous Tennessee residents use credit cards daily to cover their expenses. While there is nothing wrong with this, many of these individuals fail to pay their credit card bills off at the end of every month. This means that they are accruing significant interest by...
Thinking about bankruptcy? Take the means test
When debt becomes too much for a person or family to handle, looking for relief from one's financial obligations is a normal thing to do. There are a lot of options out there, but which is the best? The answer to that question will be different for everyone. For...