Chapter 7 is the bankruptcy choice for most individual filers in Michigan. It gives you a fresh start with your finances. The only downside is it takes some time to rebuild your credit. The good news is that with patience and discipline, rebuilding your credit after...
Michigan residents file personal bankruptcies when their financial situations become unmanageable and their debts become inescapable. The Bankruptcy Code does not establish a minimum amount of debt that an individual must have to qualify for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13,...
it is not uncommon for patients in Michigan hospitals to incur charges totaling thousands of dollars or more. If you fail to pay an outstanding balance, a service provider could report that debt to credit agencies. However, a new proposal would limit the impact...
Excessive credit card debt can create problems for people trying to get their fiscal house into good shape. Unfortunately, Michigan residents may experience a job loss or unexpected and necessary living expenses that force them to borrow excessively. At some point, it...
Adults born between 1981 and 1996 make up the millennial age group. As this group of people faces the challenges of adulthood in Michigan, recent research shows they're also taking on considerable debt. Rising home prices, inflation and student loan payments make it...
Many Michigan residents carry some level of debt. Debt can be a dangerous thing, and having a comprehensive understanding of it can be crucial to your financial well-being. Many potential sources of debt exist, from mortgages and car loans to credit card debt and...
Credit card companies offer consumers in Michigan and around the country revolving rather than installment debt. It is called revolving debt because the credit limit becomes available again after the balance is paid, which means consumers can borrow the same money...
Many Michigan families rely on credit cards to supplement their incomes or to fund emergencies. Credit card debt affects millions of Americans and is a common reason people go into debt or file bankruptcy. Filing bankruptcy is a tough decision many people face, and...
We have all had it happen at one point in our lives. Credit card debts get too high or a job loss causes you to fall behind in your obligations. Whatever the reason for your current credit hardships, Michigan residents have different choices on how to recover from...
Many Michigan residents have to face the challenges of living without at least one credit card. Moments between paydays and unexpected expenses like car repairs practically demand an additional income resource. It’s worth noting that the average American has a minimum...
