For years, New Jersey homeowners saw their homes rise in value. During this time, many homeowners took out second or third mortgages or home equity loans. Even now, eight years after the beginning of the housing crisis, many homeowners are still underwater in their...
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Month: December 2016
Students Paying on their Parents’ Loans
In a new twist on the student loan crisis, this year has seen a growing number of students paying on their parent's loans. The problem started with the Parent PLUS loan system, a system that is notorious for granting parents large amounts with few strings attached. To...
Dance Mom’s Prison Sentence
Dance Mom Abby Lee Miller is due in court this month to be sentenced for her role in a bankruptcy fraud case. The case began nearly four years ago, when Miller filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, claiming her business made only $8,899 per month. This misstatement might...
Military Service and Bankruptcy
If you are on active military duty, a disabled veteran, or planning to enlist in the armed forces, you may be wondering how your military status may affect your bankruptcy. If you are a member of the armed forces, you have the same right to file for bankruptcy...