If you are like others in Eugene who are struggling with debt, then you may have considered filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. While this option can help you regain control of your finances, it may require you to forfeit certain assets. These assets, known as non-exempt...
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How does chapter 13 bankruptcy work for individuals?
The loss of a job, a change in your wages or any other number of factors can cause you to experience financial difficulties. If you are like others in Lane County who have been faced with such difficulties, you may have considered debt relief options, such as...
Credit bureaus to implement new medical debt reporting policies
Due, in large part, to the ever growing costs of medical treatment and care, many in Oregon, and throughout the U.S., are dealing with medical debt. According to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report, about one out of every five credit reports has at least one...
Money stress can cause physical and emotional problems
It is not a surprise that money problems are stressful. Most people understand that stress can cause health problems. However, some Eugene residents may not understand the scope of the damage that can be caused by the extreme stress that comes from unemployment,...
Many consumers in the dark about credit card debt consequences
With the Great Recession nearly a distant memory, many people have begun to recover from financial challenges and are braving credit cards and other loans again. It can be good for Eugene residents to borrow in some cases. In other cases, this can lead to renewed...
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The Law Office of Kim Covington, is a woman owned debt relief agency, and I have helped families, individuals and small businesses, file for bankruptcy relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, for over 24 years.