Very few, if any, of us like to think about death. Instead, we want to focus on the life that we're living, putting our full effort into living in the moment. Yet, death will find us all. Although we don't have control over that fact, we can control what will happen...
Month: July 2017
Medical debt credit reporting standards to change
Although the economy seems to be recovering, far too many Americans continue to live paycheck-to-paycheck. These individuals are just one unexpected life event away from facing financial ruin. Being in this position can be extremely stressful, and when one of those...
Americans are paying off credit cards more slowly
The Great Recession left many Illinois families on hard financial times. Unemployment in and of itself left many without the funds they need to make ends meet. Thus, many of these individuals and families had to turn to credit cards to stay afloat. Although the nation...
A new child support formula went into effect on July 1
On July 1, a new child support model went into effect for child support cases in the Illinois. The new model doesn't automatically apply to child support orders that were issued prior to the July 1 start date, so if you already have an order, you should continue to...
Illinois firm helping individuals find debt relief
Previously, this blog discussed some of the drawbacks of Chapter 13 bankruptcy. We hope that you found it informative and helpful as you try to figure out how best to deal with your overwhelming burden. Regardless of which approach you choose, Chapter 13 or Chapter 7...