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Michigan Bankruptcy Blog
Why is Now the Time for Debt Resolution?
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
Is this the year to finally put a plan in place to resolve your unpaid bills by either debt elimination or debt consolidation? Factors in the current economy point to conditions unfavorable gaining additional disposable income to overcome outstanding debts:
- Stagnant wages
- Less opportunities for job advancement due to sluggish Michigan job growth
- Increased…
Did the Government Settlement with Major Banks Over Foreclosure Violation Ultimately Help Homeowners and Stop Future Foreclosures?
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
Last month federal regulators announced a settlement of $8.5 billion dollars with 10 major banks to satisfy claims of foreclosure proceeding violations. This breakdown is $3.3 billion in direct payments to borrowers. The remaining part of the settlement will go to such things as debt forgiveness and loan modifications totaling $5.2 billion. So how will this money really be used? - and more importantly,…
Managing Credit Card Debt in Michigan - Should I Cut Up My Cards?
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
Mounting credit card debt can be stressful. Many people have found creative solutions to curb their spending½.cutting up their credit cards, cancelling unused cards or even putting their cards on ice½.literally putting them in the freezer to avoid impulse spending! So what is the right balance½.are credit cards inherently "bad?" Our perspective is no, a plastic card is not the problem½it is the…
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