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The Credit Card Game

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Credit cards. They are why many of my clients end up in bankruptcy. I compare credit card issuers to drug pushers. They always need new people to get hooked on their drug. And they want you to use, use, use–just don’t overdose. Unfortunately, many do overdose. Credit…

Mortgage Modification Checklist

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Mortgage modification is a hot topic lately.   And most commentators have rendered a verdict: Mortgage modification programs like HAMP and HAFA (Home Affordable Modification Program and Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives) have been a colossal   failure. Still, some homeowners have achieved the impossible to obtain modification…

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Avoiding the Holiday Debt Trap

Guest Post written by Atlanta Bankruptcy Lawyer, Bryce Angell We’ve all been there before. The holidays come and it’s spend, spend, spend. Family and friends receive their gifts and are glowing with cheer, love and thankfulness. Somehow, we manage to scrape up the extra money–with just a little help from credit cards and overtime. January…