On May 15th, 2020, retailer JCPenney officially filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Founded 118 years ago, JCPenney became one of the first major department stores in the country. For much of the 20th century, JCPenney was a go-to retailer to buy clothing and household...
When two people marry, their lives are merged into one unit. This means that each of them brings aspects of their personal life into the relationship thereby affecting both people. Bringing substantial debt into the marriage could place the relationship on shaky...
Are you delinquent on your home mortgage payments? Do you fear your lender may be getting ready to foreclose on your home? Because the foreclosure process, especially in Alabama, moves quickly, you should understand the process and your rights. When Can the...
Being in debt can cause enormous stress. If you struggle with debt, you may wonder about your best options for managing debt. Before exploring the options, you should first assess your financial situation in order to decide which may work best for you. You should...
If you filed or are looking into filing for Social Security disability benefits, you have probably come across the term “Impairments List” often. This is because the Impairments List plays a very important role in the Social Security Administration (SSA) determining...
COPD affects nearly 30 million Americans, according to the COPD Foundation. The Foundation says over half of those affected do not know COPD is the cause of their health issues. Many of them may believe their symptoms come from aging, but COPD is the cause. COPD can...
What is Depression? Many people experience feelings of sadness and hopelessness during emotionally painful or stressful situations (i.e. death of a loved one or divorce). These feelings are typically situational and short-lived. But, some people experience long-term...
The answer to this question is technically no. You cannot go to jail for unpaid bills. But, every rule has exceptions. Let us explain. America’s Founding Fathers found the English system of imprisoning those who could not pay their debts cruel and unusual punishment....
Dealing with debt collectors is one of the most difficult aspects of having delinquent debt. Many of the debt collectors use harassing tactics in an attempt to force immediate debt payment even if you cannot afford such payment. Debt collectors can make a bad...
Are you thinking about filing bankruptcy? Do you need to hire an attorney to help you file? Bankruptcy law does not require a person have an attorney assist them in filing for bankruptcy. This means that you could choose not to hire a bankruptcy attorney to help you...
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