Chad Van Horn

Tips to Negotiating Medical Debt

Even for people with insurance, medical bills can rapidly become overwhelming and are the number one cause of bankruptcy. It’s not…

9 years ago

IRS to Use Debt Collection Agencies to Pursue Overdue Taxes

So, does anyone remember that scam out of India where people were posing as IRS agents or debt collectors working…

9 years ago

Betsy Devos Undoes Protections for Student Loan Borrowers

It’s been an interesting couple of weeks for student loan borrowers, and by “interesting” I mean anxiety inducing. Betsy Devos,…

9 years ago

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and Car Repossession

When it comes to car repossession cases, keep in mind that the car you buy on credit is a co-owned…

9 years ago

Another Hit to Retail, Payless Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

All of this adds up to traditional retail that was unprepared for shifts in consumer attitudes, rising wages, online availability…

9 years ago

How The For-Profit College Scam Work

I have written extensively about how for-profit colleges cashed in on higher education and vulnerable populations, but NPR has taken the lid off…

9 years ago

7 Signs It’s Time to Consider Personal Bankruptcy

When struggling with debt, there comes a time when personal bankruptcy may be the best choice. The most well-known types…

9 years ago

Preparing to Meet with a Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Attorney

Choosing to go forward with a bankruptcy filing is an extremely stressful time, but the best and first proactive step…

9 years ago

The Mai-Kai Slapped With Foreclosure Suit

The news caused a wild flutter online, even as one of the restaurant’s principals claimed that the matter had been resolved by press time.…

9 years ago

5 Signs It’s Time to Consider Bankruptcy for Small Business

Bankruptcy filings have fallen from their high of 1.2 million in 2012 to just over 800,000 for 2016. This significant…

9 years ago