In an uncertain economy, overwhelming debt and bankruptcy are a reality for many people. In some cases debt problems can be resolved without bankruptcy, but in others debt can accumulate until it becomes an inescapable problem. When someone in Essex County finds...
New Jersey residents likely agree that not having to declare bankruptcy, and being financially stable, is the most ideal situation. Unfortunately, in a still-recovering economy, this is not a reality for everyone. Debt can accumulate from factors outside of your...
When one declares bankruptcy, the hope is that the majority of debt can be discharged or restructured in a way that helps a person regain financial footing. For most debt, including car loans, mortgage, credit card debt, medical debt, and even gambling debt, this is...
The Garden State has some famous firsts and some famous people. New Jersey is the site of the first baseball game. We're known for our boardwalk and beaches as well as our sweet corn and salt water taffy. Our famous people include Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, Bon...
There was once a time when New Jersey residents, and people all across America, would put paying off home loans as a priority in their debt management. In fact, out of the three most typical types of loan payments -- car loans, credit cards and mortgage loans --...
Saving money in order to file for bankruptcy probably sounds strange to some people. Saving money implies that one has money, and therefore wouldn't need to file for bankruptcy. However, in recent years, filing fees and related costs for filing a bankruptcy in New...
To mark the beginning of Consumer Protection Week nationally, New Jersey published a list of the top 10 consumer frauds complained of in the state in 2011. Every day thousands of unsuspecting people are victimized in a variety of ways, some leading to the loss of...
Unfortunately, many New Jersey residents know all too well that a catastrophic illness brings more than just medical hardship for individuals and their families. First, the serious illness itself must be confronted just to stay alive. But the second part of the...
Bankruptcy proceedings have had their impact on shopping center development over the past five years. The crumbling of the mortgage markets, together with the recession and the threat of another one, has placed some investors in precarious positions. The scenarios...
The recession seems to have caused a dramatic shift in dynamics when it comes to the demographic of Americans filing for bankruptcy. According to a recent report, married couples and people with college educations make up a large chunk of those filing for bankruptcy....
