With the economy stabilizing, new foreclosure filings have been declining across the board. However, Florida still leads the country with the most foreclosure filings in 2014. In particular, four out of the five cities with the most filings in the US are also in Florida - Orlando, Space Coast, Tampa and of course, [...]
In recent years, various well-known athletes from all sports have filed for bankruptcy, These problems arise, often times due to high divorcement rates, gambling addictions, poor business investments, (etc.). These high-profile names range from; basketball to hockey, soccer to baseball, and many other competitive activities. Some of the athletes listed below are considered to be the greatest in [...]
As Americans, we plan for retirement from the time we begin working. Every time we clock in, every time we file our taxes, every time we contribute to our 401k and IRA accounts – we are planning and creating a cushion for the golden years. However, something that most do not consider to work on [...]
As the economy stabilizes and there is an increase in consumer confidence, there is a coinciding increase in consumer debt. In fact, the Federal Reserve released a statement earlier this month that showed that consumer borrowing increased by $14.1 billion in November and another $16 billion increase in October. The largest increase occurred within [...]
Bankruptcy is a very common thing in the American household. This problem arises due to the inability to pay for debt that is still pending to be paid. Often times this occurs because the person whom is in debt has a low-income job or purchases things they cannot repay. In recent years it has become a trend [...]
If your property is in foreclosure, a major concern is the eviction process that comes after the property is sold. The foreclosure process can be long and drawn out one but after the sale, things move pretty fast and it is important to know what your next steps should be. Once the property is sold in a [...]
If you are a property owner, chances are there is a lien against your property. Most individuals will know who owns the lien - the bank who financed their house. There may also be a second lien if you have a second mortgage or line of credit against your property. However, did you [...]
The experienced bankruptcy attorney practicing in South Florida understands that many prospective clients that come to the office may have some sort of criminal record or pending criminal matter. Because of the stigma associated with having a record, most clients do not volunteer the information to the attorney sitting in front of them. However, it may be important [...]
Everyone and their mother want to know how their neighbors and friends are doing financially. It seems that in these tough financial times the new car in the garage and the dream house do not truly reflect the true financial situation of those around you. Sometimes it is simple curiosity and people just want [...]
If you are having trouble making your monthly mortgage payments, a loan modification may be a good option for you. Loan modifications are a good option for people who have had a loss in income or an increase in their monthly expenses. A loan modification requires a lot of communication with the bank [...]
