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Make Your Resolution Stick! 5 New Year's Resolutions for Your Budget & Tips for Success.
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
January 1st signals a fresh start to a new year and ambitions for how you can do things better in the next year - a new years resolution! In a 2012 survey, 45% of Americans reported that they usually make a new year's resolution. Among the top resolutions are "better money management and debt reduction." Unfortunately, a dismal 8% of the survey respondents reported success at meeting…
Strategies for Managing Your Budget Over the Holidays...and After!
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
The holidays often become stressful - especially when you consider the impact on your wallet. Below are some tips for taking the strain out of holiday gift-giving with general budget concepts that you can use year-round. If you need help getting your finances under control, our firm exclusively helps clients find lasting debt resolution. Call us today at 866-261-8282…
The New Year Brings Changes to Both Federal and Michigan Foreclosure Law - Will they be Effective in Preventing Foreclosure?
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
Beginning in January 2014, both Michigan and Federal foreclosures laws will change to add stronger protections for consumers facing foreclosure with aims to bring stronger lines of communication between borrowers and mortgage servicers. We recently posted a page outlining the details of the new federal law (Dodd-Frank Act effective January 2014). Changes will take place with Michigan Foreclosure…
Will Obamacare Reduce the Need for "Medical Bankruptcies" in Michigan?
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
One of the main talking points of health care reform and the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as "Obamacare," was that increasing healthcare coverage would prevent people from falling into bankruptcy due to medical bills they could not afford to pay. Studies suggest that medical bills are the number one reason for filing bankruptcy, outpacing other common factors such as credit card bills…
What Income is Eligible to Qualify for Filing Bankruptcy in Michigan?
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Are you experiencing financial hardship, but uncertain if you would qualify to file for bankruptcy relief based on your income? We can help! Below is some general information regarding the types of bankruptcy relief and how income is considered for filing. To get a free evaluation of your circumstances, call our office at 866-261-8282for…
Does a Short Sale Result in Deficiency Debt?
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Many homeowners seek a short sale if they are no longer able to maintain their mortgage payments or wish to step away from the property due to valuation issues. In most cases, the homeowner needs to prove a financial hardship for the bank to engage in a short sale. When the house is sold for an amount less than your mortgage, the remaining balance is known as "loan deficiency debt." The common…
Understanding Your Credit Score. What does your credit score really mean?
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According to Investopedia, your credit score is: "A statistically derived numeric expression of a person's creditworthiness that is used by lenders to access the likelihood that a person will repay his or her debts." Unfortunately, many people look at their credit score as a mark of their self worth. Here are some interesting facts that breakdown the different ways credit scoring agencies determine…
Dealing with Underemployment in Michigan
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Unfortunately many Michigan families have seen a drop in their income due to a reduction in work hours or a decrease in their pay. They may even be performing a job beneath their skill set due to a sluggish job market. These circumstances are termed "underemployment".
The creation of many more part time jobs…
5 Tips for Resolving an Unbalanced Budget. 5 Things Not to Do!
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
If you are experiencing difficulties with your monthly budget, be proactive in seeking resolutions before the situation worsens. Sometimes there are unexpected circumstances that cause a budget to fall out of balance. If these circumstances are short term (i.e. temporary lay off or short term medical issue), it is easier to employ basic tactics to bring your budget back into alignment. If the…
11 Signs That You May Need to Consider Filing Bankruptcy in Michigan
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
If one or more of the below circumstances is true for you, it may be time to talk to a professional about the best option for you to resolve your debts. You owe it to yourself to explore your options for a better financial future. We offer free consultations to discuss Chapter 13 debt consolidation, Chapter 7 debt elimination or non-bankruptcy debt settlements. Call us at 866-261-8282…
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It's pretty scary when you find yourself at the doorstep of bankruptcy but with the help of these great attorneys and paralegals walking every step with you, it's not so bad. I would like to give a great big shout out to Leanna Sikes who was an enormous help to me when things seemed to be going south.…
I often email you guys with a load of questions or asking for things… but I wanted to take this time to say thank you for all you do. You guys work hard and have been extremely dedicated to helping me with the various things that have come up – even with those…
We would like to say thank you to Acclaim Legal Services- especially to Cindy Millns and Christopher Jones for helping us with the Chapter 13 process.
We appreciate all that you have done for us – you were always there to answer any questions that we…
I would like to reach out and express my thank you and gratitude to Alisha Goguen.
I would like to start by saying that I am a proud individual that due to life’s crazy path, lead me to needing assistance with a matter that was beyond my scope. As hard as it is to have to file a bankruptcy,…