Fraudulent emails and texts abound, especially these days. It seems that fraudsters have taken the time during stay-at-home and quarantine orders to up their game. As a result, those who receive an email or text from an alleged debt collector may be leery — as they...
Debt Relief
Options for Managing Burdensome Medical Debt
According to a 2020 survey, close to one-third of American adults carry some level of medical debt. A medical debt is a debt formed from an unpaid medical bill and while not all medical visits and procedures are expensive, some can soar to unimaginable heights. For...
In need of mortgage relief? Don’t trust just anyone
Even though the housing and job markets have recovered fairly well over the last several years, there are those in Wisconsin who are struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments. Are you one of the many Wisconsinites in need of some mortgage relief? If so, don't...
Is it time to reorganize your financial closet?
One minute you're fairly satisfied with the way things are going in your financial life. The next thing you know, a few incidents occur that you leave you struggling to make ends meet. That's not enough to make you panic, however, but before you know it, everything...
Looking for debt relief options? Steer clear of payday loans
Are you one of the numerous Wisconsin residents struggling to make ends-meet? Like many people, you might live paycheck-to-paycheck. Sometimes the money runs out before another paycheck arrives in your bank account. Many people in this situation turn to payday loans...
Big 3 Credit Reporting Agencies Just Announced A Big Change
Worried about your credit? New changes in credit reporting could improve your score. The big three credit reporting companies, Equifax, TransUnion and Experience just announced that they may remove reports about tax liens and civil judgments if data in them is missing...
Debt relief solutions for people earning more than $100K
Debt does not discriminate. Whether your income is $25,000 or $125,000, you may still find yourself struggling to make ends meet. People whose income exceeds $100,000 often worry that they will not be eligible to file for bankruptcy. The good news is there are...
How to get your financial house in order in the new year
It's a new year. What are you going to change? What are excited about? How about getting your financial house in order? If you have been wrestling with debt, now is the perfect time to take care of it. Find out why. Develop a plan for dealing with debtWith the chaos...
An introduction to wage garnishment
If you have accumulated a large amount of debt, your creditor may be able to garnish your wages. This can come as a surprise to some, but it is important to understand the process so you can take steps toward managing the situation. Wage Garnishment Wage garnishment...
Getting Back On Your Financial Feet – 5 Quick Tips
If you are considering bankruptcy but are worried it may be hard to regain your financial footing, relax. For many people bankruptcy is the only way to free themselves from debt and move on to a less stressful financial future.Five ways to get back on your...