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You have options when facing wage garnishment

On Behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Mar 17, 2022 | Bankruptcy

If you’re struggling with debt and know that a creditor is taking you to court, it’s important to note that wage garnishment could be their next step. With wage garnishment, the creditor goes to court and asks the judge to approve garnishment from your normal salary...

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Why you should use a credit card after declaring bankruptcy

On Behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Mar 13, 2022 | Bankruptcy

Many people who struggle with bankruptcy know that they have too much credit card debt. If they ask for advice from friends and family, people will tell them not to use credit cards anymore and only to spend the cash that they earn. There are a lot of reasons why this...

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When can your salary be garnished in Tennessee?

On Behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Mar 1, 2022 | Credit Card Debt

Losing a portion of your income can be tough, especially if you are going through hard financial times. However, if you are unable to pay your debts, one of the options your creditors can consider is getting into contact with your employer for purposes of making...

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3 mortgage modifications that help during Chapter 13 bankruptcy

On Behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Feb 28, 2022 | Chapter 13

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing or wage earner's plan offers numerous benefits when compared with a Chapter 7 filing. It protects your assets, comes off of your credit report earlier and may result in fewer ethical qualms because you make a concerted effort to repay...

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Wage garnishment can worsen your current debt struggles

On Behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Feb 25, 2022 | Bankruptcy

There are numerous legal avenues for debt collection. Typically, businesses and individuals start by sending past-due notices or making collection phone calls. Eventually, if repayment is still not forthcoming, the party trying to collect on the debt may take more...

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Why are so many debt solutions failing the people who need help?

On Behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Feb 24, 2022 | Bankruptcy

Debt relief and debt solution programs come in all shapes and sizes. You might hear advertisements on the radio about a credit card debt settlement company or receive tempting balance transfer offers from your credit card company asking you to transfer what you owe to...

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Are you drowning in medical debt? You’re not alone.

On Behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Feb 23, 2022 | Bankruptcy, Medical Debt

There are few feelings as awful as being inundated with debt that you struggle to repay over the course of many months or years. It is even more frustrating when you had to take on that debt not for something that you chose to purchase, but to take care of serious...

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Why is student loan debt out of control?

On Behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized

Student loan debt has increased in the past decade by more than 144%. In fact, student loan debt is second only to mortgages or housing payments for most American families. There has been some talk from the current administration forgiving student loans, but that has...

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How might Tennessee’s wage gap make bankruptcy necessary?

On Behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Jan 27, 2022 | Bankruptcy

If you are overwhelmed by debt, you are not alone. It is a widespread issue, albeit one that many do not like to talk about. The cost of housing and living has risen sharply over the years, whereas wages have not. A recent report put the difference between the...

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How can you escape your medical debt?

On Behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Jan 18, 2022 | Medical Debt

If you tell someone you are thinking of filing for bankruptcy, they may assume you have been too free and easy with your credit cards. Yet, often the reason people max out their cards is to cover medical bills. A 2018 report found that 530,000 families who filed for...

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