A recently conducted survey shows that the average amount of credit card debt most households carry is down from $9,887 five years ago, to $7,145 at present. However, many households still rely on credit cards to pick up basic living expenses to cover rent, bills,...
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Month: May 2013
Am I eligible to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in New Jersey?
The cost of living in New Jersey is higher than many other places in the country, particularly when it comes to the cost of housing. Across all the counties in New Jersey, Monmouth County in particular can be one of the most costly counties to live in. These facts...
Bankruptcy rates higher for filers diagnosed with cancer
Cancer is a devastating diagnosis. An individual often thinks primarily of the health ramifications of being diagnosed with cancer: Is it treatable? Will I lose my hair? What about my family?A question fewer individuals initially consider is: Can I afford cancer? This...
Custody battle shatters mother’s financial stability
Divorce can certainly exact a high emotional toll as couples in New Jersey look to disentangle their lives and move on in separate directions. These emotions can be compounded when a divorcing individual is incurring financial struggle as a result of the split....
