Reverse mortgages are often used by retirees who have not saved enough or do not receive enough from Social Security to be able to live comfortably during their retirement years. Many do not save enough because they think of their homes as being additional savings, but to access that money you either have to sell […]
In addition to pressing legal concerns, many of the bikers who were arrested at the scene of last month’s Twin Peaks shooting may soon find that they also have to contend with serious financial hardships. Many of these individuals have already spent a considerable amount of time in jail, missing work and losing income as […]
English boy band group Blue member Lee Ryan reportedly sought bankruptcy protection for the protection of his family’s future, an article of The Guardian reported on May 18. Ryan is the fourth and last member of the now defunct music group who filed for bankruptcy. Former Blue band mates, Duncan James, Anthony Acosta, and Simon […]
Contrary to what many people believe, bankruptcy will not necessarily have an adverse affect on your credit. In fact, many people actually end up having a better credit score after they file for bankruptcy than they did before filing, as unpaid debts may have negatively affected the score. However, you should know that bankruptcy will appear […]
American electronics corporation RadioShack recently exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy after its brand was purchased in an auction, Business Insider reported on May 13. According to reports, the brand was purchased by Standard General LP for a bid worth $26.2 million. Standard General prevented RadioShack from total liquidation after it filed for bankruptcy in February. The hedge […]
Well before he entered politics, Abraham Lincoln co-owned and operated a little convenience store in New Salem, Illinois. To the future benefit of the nation, Lincoln’ acumen for business was somewhat lacking and his store went under, according to Bankruptcies and Money Disasters of the Rich and Famous by Roland Gary Jones, Esq. Thus, our yet-to-be […]
Realty News revealed in an April 28 article that Nicole Eggert is expected to settle her overwhelming debt by selling her posh Los Angeles residence. Reports said the 43-year-old former Baywatch star was able to sell her Studio City house for $1.15 million after approval by a bankruptcy court judge. The bulk of the house proceeds will be […]
While it may be exceedingly difficult to do so, it is possible to discharge student loans through bankruptcy. In order to be eligible, however, individuals must be capable of demonstrating that their continued payment of their student debt will create excessive an undue financial hardship for themselves and their dependents. Since these debts may only […]
Though Americans today are generally improving at managing credit card debt, a recent survey found that many are still seriously affected by large amounts of these debts, a KOMO News article stated on April 10. The survey, which was released by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, pointed out that at least one in every three household […]
Like the average Americans, well-known and well-off people like celebrities and politicians know what it’s like to struggle with student loan debts, an article of Market Watch stated on March 31. The author of the report projects that in the near future people will become less ashamed of discussing student loan debt problems because it affects so […]
Natural gas provider Quicksilver Resources Inc. recently filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Delaware due to debts and depreciating oil prices, Bloomberg Business reported on March 18. According to the bankruptcy documents filed by the company, the business has a debt worth $2.35 billion while their listed assets were $1.21 billion. The company decided to file […]
To determine whether you will be eligible to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, you will need to pass what is known as the means test. Essentially, the means test is the method by which your average income will be compared against the average disposable monthly income of comparable households in Texas. Should your income […]
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Erin B. Shank, P.C.
1711 E Central Texas Expy #107
Killeen, TX 76541
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1902 Austin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
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