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Behind on Car Payments? Here Are Some Tips to Get Back on Track

Posted On March 23, 2020
Categorized In Credit Cards, Debts, Negotiations, & Settlements
Written By Jim Mielke

Whether you are single, married, or have kids, your monthly car payment is your ticket to freedom and a fully paid-for car that can take you and the family from point A to point B. However, if you can’t fulfill your monthly obligations, this can easily turn into a financial disaster. One of the major ways of maintaining your financial situation is by paying your bills on time – not doing this will affect your credit score and limit how much credit you can get.

Bankruptcy Myths

Posted On March 9, 2020
Categorized In Bankruptcy
Written By Jim Mielke

There are a lot of false facts and myths surrounding bankruptcy, which have made it hard for a lot of people to decide their financial future. Sure, filing for bankruptcy isn’t easy, and people will always talk, but sometimes, this is the best option for you to get debt relief. Who doesn’t want relief from some of their debts? I know I do. Filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy isn’t a simple feat, but it is a beneficial one once you are able to jump through all the hoops. In this article, we will discuss and debunk some of the myths surrounding bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy Is Not Always a Bad Thing

Posted On March 9, 2020
Categorized In Bankruptcy
Written By Jim Mielke

Nowadays, there is a stigma attached to filing for bankruptcy as it is seen as a failing, which shouldn’t be so. Contrary to popular opinion, bankruptcy doesn’t always have to be a bad thing as it can be a good decision for a number of reasons. It is also important to remember that no two bankruptcy cases are the same and people file for bankruptcy for varying reasons. Some people file for bankruptcy because of unforeseen circumstances like unexpected medical bills or divorce. In cases like this, it is a good thing as filing for bankruptcy gives you the opportunity to regroup and start over. It is better to file for bankruptcy than to allow collections, foreclosures, and repossessions to push your scores down. In this article, we will be taking a look at some of the reasons why filing for bankruptcy can be a good thing.

How to Improve Your Credit Score Quickly

Posted On March 5, 2020
Categorized In Credit Cards, Debts, Negotiations, & Settlements
Written By Jim Mielke

Having a high credit score is very important in your financial life. The higher your credit score, the better your chances are of qualifying for credit cards or loans with good interest rates. Depending on your credit score, it can either save you a lot of money or cost you a lot of money. However, quite a number of people have poor credit scores because of a missed payment, credit history errors, or others. If you are one of the people with a low credit score, you are not alone. You must note that improving your credit score takes time, as there’s no instant way to fix a credit score. Quick-fix methods almost always backfire, so it is important that you don’t rush to get one. We will be discussing the different ways you can improve your credit score in this article, so let’s get right to it.

Mallinckrodt Considering Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Because of Opioid Settlement

Posted On March 5, 2020
Categorized In Bankruptcy
Written By Jim Mielke

Mallinckrodt, which is considered one of the biggest generic opioid manufacturers in the US, has tentatively agreed to settle the numerous federal lawsuits against them. This company was sued by the local and state government because of the opioid crisis, and they have tentatively agreed to pay $1.6 billion to settle it. The company stated on Tuesday that the agreement was endorsed by over 40 US territories and states with a large committee of lawyers representing different countries and towns.

Fast Ways of Borrowing Money

Posted On February 25, 2020
Categorized In Bankruptcy
Written By Jim Mielke

There comes a time in one’s life when you need some extra cash to settle some financial problems that you might have. Then the need to borrow money arises, it might be to settle some kind of emergency, buy a car, to get your first home, or even to settle some other high-interest debt. Whatever be the case, it all boils down to you wanting to borrow money. You don’t need to be shy or worried because you are not in this alone. Borrowing money is part of life, and in most cases, you need to borrow to maintain a healthy financial life. However, there are various ways in which one can borrow money, both the good and the bad. With the increase in people wanting to borrow money, more financial online loaning institutions are springing up, but your ability to choose the best is what matters.

Forced Into Bankruptcy Because of Prescription Costs

Posted On February 25, 2020
Categorized In Bankruptcy
Written By Jim Mielke

About 70% of Americans spend money on prescription drugs because they suffer from one illness or another. Depending on the kind of illness, prescription drugs are inevitable, and what’s worse is that most people can’t do without these drugs. The problem is, the cost of prescription drugs is very high, and many people can’t afford it, and they eventually fall into bankruptcy. Some Americans spend about 75% of their earnings on prescription drugs, and sometimes even their insurance company can’t cover the entire cost. This issue of bankruptcy is eating deep into society, and the most affected are the retirees, low-income earners, and middle-class citizens.

How to keep online payments safe

Posted On February 17, 2020
Categorized In Credit Cards, Debts, Negotiations, & Settlements
Written By Jim Mielke

With the rise of many fintech companies dominating the payment industry, there are a lot more payment choices available; more than when banks dominated the industry globally. According to a 2019 global payments report by McKinsey, the global payment industry has grown by 6% from 2007 to 2018, and it is predicted to make a total revenue of over $2.5 trillion. The internet is already a scary place to be as there are many risks involved especially with cybercrimes but with the growth of the global payment industry, the cybercrimes risks have increased.

Sears bankruptcy taking down small businesses

Posted On February 17, 2020
Categorized In Bankruptcy
Written By Jim Mielke

According to reports, small businesses have been caught in the crosshairs of Sears Holdings bankruptcy. Sears filed for bankruptcy on October 15^th, 2018, after several failed attempts to save the business. Things haven’t been going well on the business front for this company as small business owners are bearing the brunt of this as the Sears Holdings estate it trying to take payments back from these small businesses. This process according to reports, is an attempt to gather funds to close its bankruptcy case. In this article, we will take a look at how the Sears Holding bankruptcy is impacting small businesses.

What Are All the Types of Insurance That You Need?

Posted On February 11, 2020
Categorized In Credit Cards, Debts, Negotiations, & Settlements
Written By Jim Mielke

Everyone is probably on one insurance plan or the other because apart from the fact that insurance is a thing and may be compulsory in some aspects of day to day life, being insured actually takes off a large chunk of risk from you. Going through life without some level of insurance can be likened to life without a contingency plan should something happen. Now you may think you probably have everything under control, maybe you own your business and you are pretty healthy but things like auto accidents or natural disasters are not things people foresee and this is where insurance conveniently comes in. Now there are a ton of insurance plans and sometimes it’s difficult to see which one is necessary and which is just a scam but let’s go through some of these plans that we feel you absolutely need.

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