The year 2020 will go down as an exceptional one, and mostly for the wrong reasons. When it comes to crimes in the Tallahassee region and across the U.S., news reports show some atypical data trends. A look at some of these reports provide further evidence of this...
Year: 2020
Estate planning and long-term care
Estate planning is a long-term process that involves many decades of making the right moves at specific moment's in a person's life. This process includes many complications and complexities, but the final years might hold the greatest challenges. Seniors face many...
How can you avoid holiday debt after bankruptcy?
Over the holiday season, a lot of Americans wrack up significant debt. If you are bouncing back after bankruptcy, debt can be a dangerous prospect. U.S. News claims that there are ways to avoid debt throughout the holidays. Create a budget To avoid future debt, you...
How can I ensure my estate plan is effective?
You likely know that you should update your estate plan regularly to adjust it to the changes in your life or finances. You should always work towards an airtight plan that will leave your heirs in a good position upon your death. Forbes explains there are a few steps...
Older Americans may have a higher risk of bankruptcy than ever before
Older Americans entering retirement age may be doing something different than the generations before them. They may be entering retirement with substantial debt. The New York Times reports that bankruptcy is three times more common among people 65 and older than it...
What are subprime credit cards?
Struggling with debt is more common than some may think. New York Federal Reserve data reported that U.S. households have more than $14.3 trillion in debt during the first quarter of 2020, which is a 1.1% increase from last quarter. As a result of overwhelming debt,...
Florida foreclosure protections restricted, but extended
As 2020's summer market environment continues to pressure homeowners with mortgages, concerns over a wave of foreclosures due to lack of payment increase. Recently, protections designed to stay off Floridian foreclosures and evictions expired. WJXT news details how...
Setbacks from a job loss may require bankruptcy protection
For many Americans, a sudden and unexpected loss of income has resulted in a severe financial setback. As reported by CNBC, a survey revealed that 38% of individuals do not have enough funds saved to get them through one month. Without the ability to get back to work...
Special concerns for college students facing criminal charges
College students do not always make the best decisions, and sometimes, those bad decisions can lead to legal troubles. Since students are no longer minors, it becomes a scary situation quickly. Facing adult charges for adult crimes can derail a student's dreams, but...
Can entrepreneurs bounce back after bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy affects millions of people. This is true for those who may own their own business. If you are an entrepreneur and you filed for bankruptcy, you may feel a little hopeless. It is easy to think that your business or entrepreneurial ventures are over. This is...
