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According to recently released results of a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), nearly three fourths of Americans are experiencing extreme financial stress. The majority of these are parents, younger generations and lower-income households.

The Home Affordable Refinance Plan (HARP) is set to expire on December 31, 2015. Many Americans remain unaware of the program at all, much less that they may lose the opportunity to benefit from it later this year.

No! Bankruptcy is definitely NOT bad and, for most bankruptcy filers, it is the best decision they have ever made to improve their credit and get a fresh start. Bankruptcy can happen to anyone; consumers, corporations and even governments.

On November 17, 2014, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) granted certiorari to hear an Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals case regarding lien stripping.

According to a recent study done by Auburn University as reported by AL.com, Alabama ranks in the top five states in the country to have the most payday lende

It was recently reported that, according to data provided by Wells Fargo, Alabama ranks 45th in the nation for average credit score. The report, using data from Experian, one of the largest credit reporting agencies, shows an average credit score for Alabamians of 650.

A recent government audit performed by the government accountability office (GAO) and reported by Huffington Post found many senior Americans are being driven into poverty due to

A recent article published by the Southern Poverty Law Center reports that Alabama has more title loan lenders than any other state per capita. According to the SPLC article, there are four times as many payday lenders in Alabama than McDonald’s Restaurants. The high poverty level in Alabama draws these predatory lenders who prey on Alabama’s citizens who have fallen on hard times.

According to a recent CNN report, the Internal Revenue Service has filed a tax lien against singer, actress and former Miss America, Vanessa Williams. She currently owes federal tax debt on her 2011 earnings for $369,249. Ms.

In most cases, yes, you can file bankruptcy on overpayment of certain State benefits. There are two instances where we see this most often. One is with State Department of Labor Unemployment Overcompensation and the other is Department of Human Resources Food stamp overpayment.