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How Hiring a Foreclosure Attorney Can Save You Money

John Anastasio | November 13, 2009

Attorneys should be able to negotiate with a lender to get rid of the deficiency judgment that can sometimes show up on a homeowner's credit ...

Questions to Ask Your Foreclosure Attorney

John Anastasio | November 13, 2009

A competent foreclosure attorney is going to be looking to see how his or her plan is fitting in with your own personal financial goals, ...

When to File Bankruptcy

By lawyers | November 13, 2009

For a lot of people, it can be tough to make that decision and know when it is okay to look at your finances and ...

What is Predatory Lending?

John Anastasio | November 13, 2009

During the height of the market, lenders were giving people who should have been considered bad credit risks, people with a poor credit history who ...

How Home Foreclosure Hurts Your Credit

John Anastasio | November 13, 2009

Although a foreclosure itself is only going to stay on a person's credit report for about seven years, it can actually be more hurtful during ...

What Are Promissory Notes?

John Anastasio | November 13, 2009

A promissory note, with a few exceptions, is like a bank check.

Advantages to Filing for Bankruptcy

John Anastasio | November 13, 2009

Since 2005, the government has drastically changed the rules on how someone can file for bankruptcy.

Your Complete Guide to Bankruptcy

Benjamin Ginter | November 10, 2009

All about bankruptcy.

Dealing With Mortgages When Filing For Bankruptcy

Benjamin Ginter | November 9, 2009

Yes, you can discharge your mortgage in a bankruptcy and still keep your home.

What Are Secured Creditors and Unsecured Creditors?

Benjamin Ginter | November 9, 2009

Many people don't realize the difference between secured and unsecured creditors.