For Missouri residents who are currently undergoing financial strain, it is good to know that there are debt relief options available. It is sometimes possible to resolve a financial crisis by cutting back on spending and focusing efforts on paying back debt. However,...
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3 issues causing credit card debt in Missouri
Missouri is not the only state with residents experiencing financial crises right now. Throughout the country, the average family is struggling to make ends meet. Many people have accrued substantial credit card debt and are now looking for ways to resolve the issue,...
Hockey player seeks Chapter 7 bankruptcy
The goaltender for the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team owns a rare snake collection. He keeps the snakes on a reptile farm in Missouri. The athlete and his wife reportedly paid more than $1 million for the snakes but have not been keeping up with payments. In fact,...
Missouri theater closing after Regal files for bankruptcy
Movie-goers in Springfield, Missouri, may have been among those who were disappointed to read a recent post on social media. The post was shared by College Station Theater, which is one of many movie houses that operate under Regal Theaters across the country. The...
Juul business considering bankruptcy
Some time ago, the FDA issued a ban on Juul products across the country, including Missouri. Juul, which manufactures electronic cigarette products, decided to challenge the ban in court. In the meantime, financial issues compelled company owners to explore various...
Which debts are not dischargeable through bankruptcy?
In recent years, many people in Missouri and throughout the country have been experiencing financial distress. In some cases, it is an easy fix, simply cutting back on unnecessary spending, generating more cash flow and buckling down to pay off debts. It is not always...
Using bankruptcy as a financial tool
Finances are an integral component of daily life. While you might know someone or have heard of people “living off the grid,” it’s far more common for the average person in Missouri to maintain a household (either purchased or rented) that comes with the ongoing...
Can my car be repossessed if I need it for work?
Financial challenges can cause difficulties in many aspects of life. Not making loan payments on time, whether for a Missouri home mortgage or a vehicle, might result in a default, meaning the lender “calls in the loan.” If it is a mortgage default, a lender can begin...
These 3 issues often lead to bankruptcy
In Missouri and throughout the country, many people are currently facing financial problems. The good news is that most financial issues are temporary. It is a matter of knowing what options are available to help resolve a particular problem, then determining which...
Bankruptcy can help resolve credit card debt
In Missouri and beyond, many people have encountered financial challenges in recent years. It is not uncommon for credit card debt to increase when a person loses a job, incurs medical expenses or unexpectedly finds himself or herself in need of car repairs. In some...