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Georgia Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Mortgage Lenders Over Homeowners in Important Decision

08/03/17

http://www.thebklawyer.com/thebkblog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/shocked-... 300w" sizes="(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px" />A 2017 ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court most likely represents a significant weakening to a

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What Happens After Your Chapter 13 Plan is Confirmed?

07/24/17

http://www.thebklawyer.com/thebkblog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/success-... 300w" sizes="(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" />When your Chapter 13 plan is confirmed,

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What is the Secret to Making Your Chapter 13 Plan Work?

07/05/16

 

After 25+ years representing hardworking but financially struggling men and women in the Atlanta area, I can report to you that the #1 secret to surviving Chapter 13 is living below your means. This can mean you have to make some difficult choices.

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Comedian John Oliver Explains the Debt Buying “Industry” and Zombie Debt

06/10/16

Late night comedian John Oliver recently offered his unique and humorous take on the debt buying industry, noting that collection agencies are responsible for more lawsuits than any other type of plaintiff, and that many of these lawsuits claim money damages for zombie debt.  Zombie debt is debt that is not legally collectible because the statute of limitations has run.

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Relief From Your 72 Month Car Loan

06/06/16

cram downhttp://www.thebklawyer.com/thebkblog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cram-dow... 298w" sizes="(max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px" />Financial experts bemoan the “crisis” in student loan de

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How to Avoid Credit Card Interest, Penalties and Fees

11/29/15

how-to-avoid-credit-card-interestHave you ever opened your credit card statement only to find that despite last month’s payment, your unpaid balance has actually increased because of credit card interest, penalties or fees?

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Don’t Fall Prey to Illegal and Immoral Behavior by Debt Buyers

09/16/15

debt buyerIf you have never heard the term “debt buyer,” you might be amazed to learn that large companies exist solely for the purpose of buying and selling consumer debt. These companies buy and sell billions of dollars of debt. Some are part of public companies that trade shares of stock on stock exchanges.

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Case Closed without Discharge Creates Big Problem for Chapter 7 Debtor

08/17/15

bankruptcy case closed without dischargeDo you have an order of discharge following the completion of your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case? If not, you may want to fix this problem now before it bites you later.

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