Prepare Your Finances for the Holidays
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Truth: The year-end holidays are expensive and they will be here soon.
With rising interest rates and inflation, this year may be the most expensive ever, gifts, decorations, and other seasonal purchases you expect to make, you might be surprised just how easily holiday spending can get out of control.
Easy Credit and Debt Consolidation Loan Dangers
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, July 21, 2022
Decisions That Can Last a Lifetime Should Not be as Easy as Ordering a Pizza
5 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Financial Future
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, July 15, 2022

Over the years we have helped tens of thousands of people in Alabama & Mississippi get relief from overwhelming debt. The why and how our help came to be needed is unique to each client. However, there are a few things we found to be common in many cases.
Life Events, Not Poor Decisions, Can Contribute to Financial Hardship
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, June 30, 2022
Man Plans, God Laughs

Unfortunately, even if you do plan ahead for possible emergencies, your best efforts may not cover the resulting expenses.
What Happens if You Ignore Debt Collectors?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, June 23, 2022

If you’re like most people, the current high prices of gas, food, rent, and just about everything else is stretching your budget to the breaking point. If they are not doing so already, your creditors are ramping up their collection activity and you just want to make the calls stop.
Debt Is Bad for Your Health
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, June 20, 2022

How bad can debt really be for you? The answer is it could be affecting your physical and mental health, including causing anxiety and stress.
Credit counseling required before filing for bankruptcy
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, June 14, 2022

As someone considering filing for bankruptcy, you may be exploring your options and trying to figure out whether this may be the most effective method of getting your finances back in a manageable state.
Living Comfortably On a Budget
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Many Americans have found themselves struggling to make ends meet each month. Even those previously considered “well off” find themselves looking for ways to trim expenses. By taking the time to set up a budget you can avoid ongoing financial struggles and worries that may plague you.
Fast Debt Relief Options - Think Again
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Wednesday, June 1, 2022

If get-rich-quick schemes worked no one would have debt issues. This also applies to Get Out of Debt schemes. People often find themselves even deeper in debt after attempting to follow any of the risky strategies described here. These rarely work out and rather than helping, can worsen problems and make it even tougher to dig yourself out of debt.
Bankruptcy Terms to Know
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, May 23, 2022

Throughout bankruptcy proceedings, you’ll likely come across some legal terms particular to bankruptcy that you’ll need to know. Here are some of the most common and important ones: