Chad Van Horn

Student Loan Debt Crisis is in Worse Shape Than Thought

There’s an old saying that figures don’t lie, but liars figure. In this case, the Department of Education was the…

9 years ago

Partridge Peril: David Cassidy’s Bankruptcy

You can blame fame and fortune at an early age, you can blame not knowing how to handle money, and…

9 years ago

50 Cent Settles Bankruptcy for More than 50 Cents

This may be my last Fitty blog post. You see, rapper Curtis Jackson – known as 50 Cent - has…

9 years ago

How to Handle Harassment from Creditors and Make It Stop

You know the drill – the constant phone calls, letters. Bothering family members, even calling your job. Debt collectors act…

9 years ago

When to Wind It Down: Closing Retail Business

Retail is taking a beating. Over the past three years bankruptcies have accelerated, from mall staples to anchor stores. While…

9 years ago

7 Things to Know for Bankruptcy 341 Meeting

If your head is spinning over all the things that you need to remember, it may be time to consider…

9 years ago

Making Student Loan Payments After Losing Job

If you can’t obtain a deferment, you may be able to obtain a forbearance. Forbearance means that you would be…

9 years ago

Bankruptcy Filings Decline, Is It The Calm Before The Storm?

Bankruptcy filings are on the decline, after reaching a high 2011. Over the past five years bankruptcies have fallen by…

9 years ago

Debt, Bankruptcy, and… Your Driver’s License?

When you file for bankruptcy, there’s a thing called an “automatic stay” and it stops your creditors for pursuing any…

9 years ago

Retail Store Employees Losing Jobs Need Financial Help

The retail fallout is still going on, with more closings expected from Macy’s, Kmart, and Sears  just to name a few.…

9 years ago