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Can You File Bankruptcy and Keep Your House and Car?

Bradford Botes Alabama Bankruptcy AttorneyAs an attorney that has been helping people obtain bankruptcy protection for over 25 year, I am still amazed at some of the misconceptions people have about bankruptcy.  Whether at my kid’s school, at church or elsewhere in the community; someone will tell me about a “friend”, “acquaintance” or “co-worker” that filed bankruptcy and kept their house, car and valuable p

How Do You Stop Collection Calls and Texts to Your Cell Phone?

Ron SykstusIf you are getting collection calls or texts to your cell phone, you have the right to have them stopped. You pay for data usage and text and phone usage for your cell phone so federal law allows you to stop this type of harassment. There are two laws that can assist you in doing this. The first is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

A Suggested New Year's Resolution

Bankruptcy Attorney Ed WoodsDo you make resolutions about this time each year? If so, I have a suggestion for you or, if not, why not take a moment to consider the upcoming year. If 2013 was a financially tough year for you, you're not alone.

Who To Contact If You Need to Purchase a Vehicle During or After Bankruptcy?

Attorney Ron SykstusA common question that our clients ask us is whether they can purchase a vehicle either during or after their bankruptcy and, if so, who can they contact to do so? Several lenders and car companies advertise the ability to finance someone either during or after a bankruptcy. Do your research carefully and choose someone that you trust and that provides what you believe to be a sound running vehicle.

MS Attorney General Jim Hood suing JPMorgan Chase over Debt Collection Practices

Ed WoodsOn December 17, 2013, following a detailed eighteen (18) month investigation, the State of Mississippi sued JPMorgan Chase & Company, Chase Bank USA, N.A., and Chase Bankcard Services, Inc. regarding their consumer credit card debt collection practices.

Target Credit Card Breach – What Can I Do To Protect Myself?

huntsville attorney ron sykstusTarget announced that its stores have been hit by a major credit card attack involving up to 40 million accounts. Target stated in the news release that the unlawful access to customer information took place between November 27, 2013 and December 15, 2013 and the Secret Service is investigating.

How to Create a Household Budget

Bankruptcy Attorney Mary PoolAs we approach a new year, it is a perfect time for you to develop a household budget to help manage your spending.  A household budget is an important tool to help you track and control where you are spending your money.  In my opinion, I think it is best to establish a monthly budget but keep track of your spending

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Byram, MS 39272
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Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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Vicksburg, MS 39180
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