Last week, singer Dionne Warwick -- who has won five Grammy Awards in her lifetime -- filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Although the 72-year-old makes at least $15,000 a month, her bankruptcy filing shows that she spends almost as much as she earns. In addition, she is...
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Month: March 2013
Inflated hospital charges leave many crippled with debt
Imagine that you're in a serious car accident and need emergency medical care. After getting treatment the day of the crash, your doctor tells you you'll need surgery to completely recover. After undergoing surgery, you need to go in for a follow-up visit to make sure...
When creditors come calling, what should you do?
As we've discussed in previous blog posts, credit card debt is an issue that plagues people - -young and old -- across Oregon and throughout the country. While some people are able to at least make minimum payments to keep creditors off their backs, others simply...
Oregon lawmakers seek to combat student debt
We all know that our country is plagued by student debt. Many people in Oregon have racked up tens of thousands of dollars in loans that must be paid back. Unfortunately, even when the debt has become too much to bear, these people most often do not have the option of...
How to fend off medical debt and find relief if you can’t
Many people in Oregon and throughout the U.S. are saddled with medical debt and know what a burden it can be. The cost of health care is extremely high and even if you have good insurance, you can be left to pay thousands of dollars out of pocket. So how can you...
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