Overspending during the holidays is tempting. Many people are in the spirit of giving and want to find the perfect gift for everyone on their list. While there is nothing wrong with generosity, it is important to find gifts that fit within your budget. A recent...
Month: December 2011
November numbers indicate a foreclosure surge is on the way
In recent months, the rate of foreclosure across the country slowed significantly after major lenders were accused of "robo-signing" foreclosure documents. After the process was adjusted, the backlog of foreclosure cases surpassed four million, increasing the process...
Back tax debt: Pittsgrove Township forecloses on gas station
New Jersey residents around Upper Pittsgrove Township may soon see the old Gulf gas station at Pole Tavern Circle up on the auction block. Over the years, the property has racked up more than $100,000 in back tax debt, and the local Township Committee is seeking to...
Bankruptcy on the horizon for duped New Jersey senior citizen?
A 78-year-old attorney from Cliffside Park, New Jersey, is suing a salesman and TD Bank, claiming fraud. He claims that a bad investment has left him in danger of losing his home to foreclosure. Convinced by the salesman that the investment was foolproof, he took out...
Foreclosure crisis hitting wealthy neighborhoods too
Families in New Jersey and throughout the country are struggling to keep up to date on mortgage payments. About 7.7 percent of all mortgages in the United States are either behind in payments or in foreclosure. The foreclosure crisis has even affected people living in...