Car repossession is an unsettling moment, whether you discover the vehicle missing or you see the tow truck take it away. For Yvette Harris, that “moment” has lasted more than ten years. She continues to pay for a 1997 Mitsubishi, a now twenty-year-old,...
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Month: June 2017
How an inherited property’s environmental issues can hinder heirs
If you have lived a relatively simple life, putting your affairs in order can be pretty straightforward. You probably want to leave a little something to charity, and you hope your children can get a nice price for your house and land. However, that hope may have been...
My car has been repossessed. Now what?
The repossession of a car is more than an unsettling moment that creates inconvenience. The damage to your credit report is catastrophic, especially if you want to finance another vehicle. You want answers to the “why’s” and...
The story behind national and individual state foreclosure rates
The Great Recession created unprecedented levels of economic havoc. Foreclosures throughout the country reached history highs. In 2009 alone, one in approximately 45 American households was in the process of foreclosure of their homes. Fast forward to today. Home...
The risk of credit card rewards programs
The growth in credit card debt at its peak since the Great Recession of 2008 has created a burgeoning cottage industry: rewards programs attached to the accounts. The promise of earning money or travel points from purchases is difficult for consumers to resist....
What happens if you die without a will?
Do you have a will? If you do not, you may want to consider the many practical and financial benefits of taking this important step. Many avoid estate planning because they believe it is something only necessary for the wealthy, but, in reality, it is a smart move for...