If you decide to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you should be feeling some relief because you now have the opportunity to repay some or all of your debts with no…

When you’re signing a loan, sales people can give you a fast pitch that can make you vulnerable to their practices. You want to hope they are being true to…

"Hey you—ignore me. Don't listen to my advice." Now, as a Fairview Heights Illinois bankruptcy attorney, you'd think I would want people to take my advice (and then hire me…

Debt collectors will do almost anything to get you on the phone and to get you to make a payment. Fortunately, the Federal Trade Commission has made it illegal for…

If you file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the judge is required to hold a confirmation hearing to decide if your payment plan is realistic. The plan also must meet the…

As Allstate so famously touts, it’s time to get “back to the basics.” This highly stressful environment that we are living in is surely taking its toll on our bodies…

Deciding to file bankruptcy is a big decision—and the question of "How?" is equally important. Your choice of whether to file with a Missouri bankruptcy attorney or to just do…

Did you know that the Federal trade Commission (FTC) protects you from debt collectors who use unfair practices, deceptive tactics, or just plain abusive behavior? In fact, it is against…

If you sign up for a credit card with another person, whether they are your spouse or not, you should know the rules that pertain to joint credit, and how…

If you’ve surrendered your home in a Missouri Chapter 7 or simply want to find a place to rent after your discharge, you may be thinking you’ll have a difficult…