New Jersey residents may need to be aware of yet another consequence of the proliferation of foreclosures that have been processed since the housing bubble burst. There are many homeowners in New Jersey that believe their foreclosures are complete and they are no...
It's being said that the economy is beginning to show signs of life. Consumers are starting to spend again, even if it's not in the same way as they were before the recession. It is still up for debate whether consumers in New Jersey would agree, considering the fact...
Lender Processing Services and a couple of its subsidiaries have admitted in a multi-state settlement that mortgage foreclosure documents contain false signatures and those documents were falsely notarized. As a part of the settlement, the company and its subsidiaries...
The generation of students coming out of college may still be paying for their credit cards long after graduation. Some projections indicate that the newest generation of credit card users could still be paying for their credit card debt when they die. Some in New...
There may be plenty of baby boomers in New Jersey that wish they could afford to retire, but just don't feel they can due to their financial situation. When the recession hit, many baby boomers believed that the equity in their home was like having a savings account....
There are quite a few in New Jersey that are struggling to pay medical bills. People with serious or chronic medical conditions often turn to bankruptcy protection due to the cost of their care. Even people with medical insurance are forced to shuffle their expenses...
Hurricane Sandy ripped through New Jersey months ago, but the damage done is still being discovered. Recent reports have indicated that mortgage delinquencies have risen in areas hit by the hurricane. The financial losses suffered by many in our state may lead to a...
With many consumers in New Jersey struggling with their credit card debt, it may be difficult to believe that credit cards may actually be helpful. As a part of planned debt management, it is possible. Credit cards can be used to rebuild a consumer's credit score...
As many college students in New Jersey are looking forward to their future, there are many that may also be hoping that 2013 is a better year financially than it was last year. With record numbers of people losing their homes and filing bankruptcy, many people are...
New Jersey residents may not know that there are several new taxes going into effect on Jan. 1 that are designed to help pay for ObamaCare. One of these taxes has the unfortunate consequence of only applying to people making just over $53,000 and families making no...
