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Credit Card Debt This Year: Consumers Paid $104 Billion in Interest and Fees

Taking on a credit card may seem like a good idea at first, but in many cases, credit cards are a slippery slope offering the temptation to spend more than you can afford.

Mortgage Liens in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Houston Bankruptcy attorneys are often asked what happens to mortgage liens in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Main Causes of Personal Insolvencies

What are the leading causes of personal insolvencies?

David’s Bridal Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

On November 5th David’s Bridal filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy Makes the Creditors Stop Calling

The bankruptcy system is set up to give you time to reorganize your debts or liquidate your assets depending on the type of bankruptcy you choose.

Bankruptcy Myth: Untrustworthy People File

Some misconception is that shady people rack up a bunch of bills and they want the courts to bail them out.

Five Things Not to Do After a Car Accident

The unfortunate truth is that millions of accidents occur on U.S. roadways every year. In 2016, for example, there were over 13,000,000 crashes, according to National Safety Council data, ranging from minor fender benders to multi-fatality accidents. That breaks down to more than 35,000 accidents every day.

What to Do if You Get Hit by a Car as a Pedestrian

A car can strike a pedestrian at any time, and on average, a fatal accident occurs every 1.6 hours, according to the CDC.

3 Times You Should Call a Criminal Defense Attorney

Being charged with a crime means facing a team of professional investigators and prosecutors whose only jobs are to collect evidence and build a case against you.

3 Qualities of a Good Trial Attorney

It's no secret that legal issues can be complex matters, and to most effectively navigate their intricacies, the services of a skilled trial attorney are essential.

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