The economic downturn hit many homeowners in Tennessee particularly hard. In some cases, people lost their jobs and had a difficult time paying for basic expenses. With unemployment rates high, the rate of foreclosures in Tennessee also rose. They hit a high in 2009. However, in recent years there has been a slight turn around […]
Despite New Insurance Law, Many Still Struggle With Medical Debt
The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare as it is colloquially known, has promised to improve a lot of things for Americans. The central tenant of the law is to expand insurance coverage and make it possible for more people to have insurance policies, not just those who have a full time job with benefits. This […]
How Bankruptcy Can Handle Creditors And Stop Wage Garnishment
Many people think of filing bankruptcy as something horrible that tarnishes credit forever. But, if you’re having serious financial problems, bankruptcy can be a welcome solution that enables you to start over. When you stop paying your bills, after a certain amount of time creditors will send your bill to a collections agency. The job […]
