Money Matters
Get legal advice on how to take control of your personal finances, whether you're tackling student loans, medical bills, taxes, or bankruptcy.
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How to Apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) Benefits
If a serious illness or accident has left you unable to work, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. Here’s what you need to know before you apply.
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Debt Relief Options: What to Do When You Can’t Pay Your Debts
Struggling with a heavy debt load? There are a number of debt relief options to consider when you can’t pay your debts.
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10 Advantages of Having a Business Credit Card
Find out how a business credit card can help in starting and growing your company.
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What's Tipping Americans into Bankruptcy?
Almost a million Americans across the country have filed for bankruptcy in the last year. Are you in danger?
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The Tax Friendliest Places to Live in the US
There are so many to choose living in a particular area. Certainly, warm climate, exceptional school systems, or enjoyable nightlife, may rank high on your list. But what about tax-friendliness? Find out where your favorite city ranks on the list?
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Which Exemptions Can You Use in Bankruptcy?
Knowing your bankruptcy property exemptions can help you keep important property, and minimize what you pay to creditors. Learn about the various types of exemptions, which ones you can use, and how they can benefit you in either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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Can I File Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy may be the answer to your debt problems, but not everyone qualifies. Find out if you meet the requirements and can file for bankruptcy.
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What Are Real Estate Tax Sales?
If a real estate owner does not pay the required taxes on a property, the county will offer the property up for sale at an auction as a 'tax sale' to help generate the lost tax income. There are two types of tax sales—tax lien sales and tax deed sales. Both result in a flexible and secure investment with minimal market risk.
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Common Student Loan Scams and How to Avoid Them
It’s no secret that student loan debt in our country is out of control. Recent estimates from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggest there’s $1.2 trillion in outstanding student loan debt, and the number continues to grow. What’s worse is that approximately seven million borrowers are currently in default. This challenging setup unfortunately provides an opportunity for student loan scam artists to prey on those with student loan debt relief on their mind, such as recent college graduates or those struggling to make monthly payments.
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How to Stop Student Loan Garnishment
Facing student loan wage garnishment? There are a number of options you can pursue to stop the garnishment of your wages.
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