When you have spent decades building a 401(k), IRA, pension or other retirement savings, few things are more frightening than a creditor or debt collector suggesting that everything you worked for could be taken away. Read full article
Getting behind on a credit card is stressful enough. Receiving a summons because a credit card company or debt buyer has filed a lawsuit can make the situation suddenly feel much more serious. For people in Chicago and Read full article
For many people in Chicago and throughout Illinois, a vehicle is not a luxury. It is how they get to work, take their children to school, buy groceries, and handle the basic responsibilities of everyday life. That can Read full article
Economic conditions are constantly changing. Throughout life, almost everyone experiences financial highs and financial lows. A promotion, successful investment, or growing business can create new opportunities, while Read full article
Every Fourth of July, Americans gather with family and friends to celebrate the freedoms our nation was founded upon. Independence Day reminds us that freedom often comes with difficult decisions, perseverance, and the opportunity to begin again.
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When people begin to struggle with overwhelming debt, they often carry a great deal of fear and uncertainty. Many assume bankruptcy will permanently damage their reputation, destroy their credit forever, or cause them Read full article
Financial distress often escalates quickly. A missed payment can turn into a lawsuit. A lawsuit can turn into wage garnishment. Mortgage arrears can lead to foreclosure proceedings. A delinquent vehicle loan can result Read full article
Recent national data show that nearly one in five new vehicle buyers are now signing loans with monthly payments of $1,000 or more. Read full article
Reports of major auto industry bankruptcies Read full article
