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The obligation to repay debts after a death in the family

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Dec 14, 2017 | Credit Card Debt

Losing a loved one can be a terribly difficult event in the life of a Tennessee family. Not only must the survivors begin the difficult process of learning to live without the decedent in their life but they must also begin the challenging process of settling the...

Stop creditors’ harassment over credit card debt

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Nov 23, 2017 | Credit Card Debt

Personal debt can get out of control quickly, or slowly, over many years. It isn't unusual to hear about Chattanooga residents living paycheck to paycheck or struggling to make ends meet. Living this way can quickly ignite debt and it can get out of control in a...

What events could trigger medical debt to get out of control?

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Nov 18, 2017 | Medical Debt

When it comes to a person's health and well-being, few things matter more than keeping it in good standing. Health can take a turn in a hurry, whether from an accident injury, a sudden onset and diagnosis of a disease or other medical issue that needs attention. When...

Where do most Tennessee residents fall re average household debt?

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Nov 16, 2017 | blog, Firm News

Whether you're a spender or a saver, there have likely been times in your life when you had to pull the purse strings a bit tighter to ride out a financial crisis. Perhaps you sustained an unexpected income change or someone in your family faced an urgent medical need...

Study shows correlation between health and debt

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Nov 3, 2017 | Medical Debt

There is a lot of attention put on the mantra of being healthy and living a healthy lifestyle. But beyond your health, how else could a person's life be impacted due to a healthy or unhealthy lifestyle? According to a new study, health and debt are negatively...

What are “yo-yo debtors?”

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Oct 26, 2017 | Credit Card Debt

Believe it or not, the winter holiday season will be here before we know it. Many people plan ahead for this time of year, carefully managing their finances so that they can pay in full for gifts, parties and other expenses associated with the holiday season. However,...

The automatic stay offers you automatic benefits

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Oct 16, 2017 | blog, Firm News

In addition to significant financial stress, owing a large amount of debt can bring a host of significant and unpleasant consequences to your life. From growing interest to phone calls from creditors, it may seem like no part of your life is immune from the effects of...

What is the most important part of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Sep 20, 2017 | blog, Firm News

Hint: It's not the petition. Of course, you need a petition to begin the bankruptcy process and lay out some basic information regarding your financial situation, but that isn't what's at the heart of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The most important part of a Chapter 13...

Keep your car and fight back against repossession efforts

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Jul 17, 2017 | blog, Firm News

You need your car for work, to get to school, to go to the grocery store and even to drive your children around. Having a vehicle is critical to your career and your independence, so if you start receiving threats of repossession, your right to drive in Tennessee is...

Homestead exemptions and Tennessee bankruptcies

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Jun 8, 2017 | Bankruptcy Exemptions

Residents may have heard of the idea of "homestead exemptions. And, they may be more familiar with the concept in the context of the taxes. Nonetheless, a more important use of the idea may be when filing bankruptcy. Bankruptcy exemptions are used by debtors to carve...

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