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At this time of year in particular, we often see a large number of Chapter 13 clients that are considering converting to a Chapter 7 case.  At the start of the New Year, people often re-evaluate where they are financially, and with many people receiving their i

I previously blogged about the issues that led ITT Technical Institute to close its doors and file for bankruptcy.  Now, five former ITT students have filed a class action complaint against ITT in its bankruptcy proceeding.  The class action is filed on behalf ITT students who were harmed by ITT’s con

This time of year, many people make New Year resolutions to exercise more, eat healthier or reduce their social media time.  For many, getting their finances in order is one of their “New Year-New Me” priorities too.  I cannot tell you how many times I have heard through the years after I have explained

We seem to have lost our fair share of our sisters and brothers of the bar this year.  Perhaps it is just being older that makes me feel the loss as keenly as I do.  But on the first day of this new year, we lost Tony McClain, General Counsel for the Alabama State Bar and my friend.  This loss has left me feeling hollow despite the fact I know my friend is with his Lord.

I have mentioned the "listings" several times in my past blog entries as they relate to Social Security disability.

Yet again there is more fallout from the Wells Fargo phony account scandal.  Numerous media outlets from the New York Times to the Wall Street Journal are reporting a new scandal linked to Wells Fargo.

As we come to the end of 2016, it is that time of year when a number of people will be setting goals/resolutions for 2017.  If you are one of the 45% of Americans who will make New Year’s Resolutions this year, did you know that only 8% of Americans will complete their resolutions in 2017?  Whatever resolutions you set this year, be one of the 8% by following these simple rules of succe

Social Security benefits are exempt from just about all creditor collection efforts but, unfortunately not the U.S. Department of Education.

I realize, as a bankruptcy attorney, it may seem a little strange for me to urge our readers to just forget their money problems, but that’s exactly what I’m suggesting in this Blog post.  The Christmas Season is a time for family, togetherness, and happiness.  Don’t let yourself be weighed down by thoughts of bills and debt collectors.  Take a few days