Personal Bankruptcy

Living the American dream is what most California residents strive to attain. After dedicated years in the workforce, people expect to one day retire comfortably from the fruits of their labor. However, along the path to success people are bound to accumulate debt. It...

When a California homeowner is in serious financial trouble, the reaction is often to seek out any viable form of debt relief. This is an understandable course of action, especially when it seems that one's home is at risk of foreclosure. Consumers should be aware,...

It seems that no matter what kind of disaster befalls people, there is always someone waiting in the wings to take advantage of the situation. The mortgage crisis is no different. Recently, the federal government made a move to stop foreclosure scams in California and...

A recent news article demonstrates that financial hardship can affect individuals from all walks of life, including those who have enjoyed wealth and fame throughout long careers. Many California residents will remember Janice Dickinson from her career as a fashion...

Once a California consumer has made the decision to file for bankruptcy, the next step involves taking action to begin that process. One portion of the preparation is determining how to pay for the filing and legal costs associated with a personal bankruptcy...

Life is full of ups and downs. Many times, challenging financial times can take people by surprise. This certainly happened as a result of the recent recession that affected people all over the country, including California consumers. Many people found themselves...

With the onset on spring comes the time for families to take to the roads to visit college campuses with their teenage children. This is a time for excitement and hop, as young people in California plan for their future studies. This is a time of planning for parents,...

When it comes to serious financial turmoil, California consumers often choose one of two approaches. Many let the situation overwhelm them, and are reactionary in their responses to financial trouble. Others decide to take a proactive approach, and tackle the problem...

California readers may have heard news of recent zombie activity. While not quite as frightening as bloodthirsty undead roaming the streets, 'zombie' foreclosures have many homeowners in fear for their financial lives. The phenomenon has received wide media attention,...

For many in California, financial strain in recent years has led to difficulties in making ends meet. Some have had to rely on credit cards to purchase necessities such as groceries and utility bills. For many, this has led to a spiraling debt scenario from which it...