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Do You Qualify for Chapter 13 Debt Consolidation?

Lawyer Nick GajewskiThis is one of the most common questions I’m asked.  Debt consolidation (or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy as it is technically known) is one of the most common types of bankruptcy cases, and many people are familiar with how it works.  We have written before about many of the de

Payless Reportedly in Talks to Close 1000 Stores

Mary Conner PoolPayless Inc. is reportedly discussing a restructuring plan with its lenders. The restructuring plan would involve closings about 1000 of its stores. Currently, Payless operates more than 4400 stores around the country.

Student Loan Borrowers Beware of Payment Plans!

jaceThat old adage that “things are never as they seem” aptly describes the current situation with student loan servicers. As reported by the New York Post, servicers like Navient—the largest student-loan servicer in the U.S.— are only making the student debt crises even worse.

Here’s how the process goes for many borrowers:

Will Hyundai Motor Manufacturing in Alabama be Affected by President Trump’s Position on Trade?

Gail DonaldsonHyundai is one of Montgomery’s biggest employers where more than 3,000 team members are employed with high-paying jobs and full benefits. Additionally, more than 35 tier one suppliers are located in seventeen counties across Alabama.  Further there are 78 total suppliers located throughout North America to support the Hyundai plant.

Former Teen Idol David Cassidy Proposes Bankruptcy Plan

Attorney Ed WoodsIf you are old enough to have been watching TV in the early 70s, you probably remember watching The Partridge Family. For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, there’s always YouTube. The show featured actor and singer David Cassidy as teenage musician and lead family band member Keith Partridge. The series was quite popular during its four year run.

Another Phone Scam - What Will People Think of Next!

Attorney Suzanne ShinnWe all have gotten the calls…..your phone rings and normally you wouldn't answer an unknown number. But this call caught you off guard or maybe it was a number very similar to one you are familiar with. You answer with "Hello" or some other greeting and then an automated voice identifies a business or agency. After the brief intro, the recording will ask:

"Can you hear me clearly?"

Tax Return Season and IRS Forms 1099-C and 982

attorney Robert ReeseThe football season officially ended with the Super Bowl last night in the first overtime game in Super Bowl history.  Now the season that no one wants to come is here.  Tax return season. There is one tax preparer now advertising filing your returns and getting your taxes won. An interesting catch phrase for sure, but what is most important is getting the tax return done correctly.