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Month: October 2017

Carefully planned POAs have advantages

Assigning power of attorney to a trusted loved one is serious business. It is one that older New Jersey residents feel the need to do on a regular basis, and often for very good reason. Without a POA or other suitable instrument, if a person becomes disabled, his or...

Reasons to not increase credit card limit

Most people are ecstatic when they receive a credit card for the first time. However, this momentous occasion has its downfalls, as evidenced by the fact the average American household has around $16,000 in credit card debt. When most people take out a credit card for...

Is medical debt sending you to the poorhouse?

It's tough dealing with chronic illnesses requiring frequent emergency room visits and/or prolonged hospital stays. But it's even tougher when the hospital and the debt collection agency it employs use heavy-handed tactics to shake sick patients down for money while...

3 common reasons for foreclosures in New Jersey

Foreclosure is one of the worst nightmares a homeowner can face. You have worked hard to establish yourself financially and invest in a home you can call your own. When plans change and you find yourself unable to pay your mortgage, it can be devastating. You are far...

Debt consolidation can be challenging

There are several avenues available in New Jersey to help those struggling with debt find a light at the end of the tunnel. Debt consolidation is one such avenue that can work for some people. However, it may not be the right thing for all, particularly if the debt is...

Should bankruptcy be a last resort?

Should bankruptcy be a last resort, after all other forms of debt relief has been tried?Sadly, many people believe this, trying debt consolidation schemes, dipping into retirement accounts and ways to solve debt problems before considering bankruptcy. Filing...

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