Let’s face it, the word “bankruptcy” does not exactly have a sterling reputation. Filing for bankruptcy has a negative stigma, even though it can help give you a fresh financial start. Because of its negative connotations, many people are afraid of...
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Month: January 2018
If you owe back taxes, here’s what not to do
If you have outstanding tax payments, you are probably wondering how best to resolve your debts and avoid any penalties. This is often easier said than done. Handling tax debts can be a delicate matter, and a wrong step can make your situation even more complicated....
Understanding property liens when selling your home, part 2
Let’s say that you are a homeowner and you are ready to sell your house. To your distress, your property has a lien on it. How will this affect the sale? Is it possible to sell your home at all? In this post, which concludes our two-part series on property liens, we...
Understanding property liens when selling your home, part 1
You are ready to sell your house, and you want everything to run smoothly. That may be much easier said than done if you have a lien on your home. Property liens are fairly common, but they can make selling your home much more difficult. Having a property lien does...
How bankruptcy can help you put an end to creditor harassment?
Texas readers know that one of the most unfortunate effects of dealing with overwhelming debt is the constant phone calls and letters from debt collectors. While normal attempts at collecting debt are legal and acceptable, there are times these efforts go over the...
Settling boundary disputes with your neighbors
The old cliché might be true: Good fences make good neighbors. But what happens if you and your neighbor can’t agree on where to put the fence? Boundary disputes are sometimes an unpleasant reality of being a homeowner. You and your neighbor may have...