Bankruptcy

Many Oregon residents look to their employers to help them with things like health insurance and saving money for retirement. Now, some employees may be able to look to their employer to help them deal with their debt.Many larger companies are helping their employees...

Bankruptcy is a long and sometimes disheartening process. The benefits you reap at the end, however, are worth far more than the effort you had to put in.Changing your lifestyle after bankruptcy doesn't have to mean sacrificing the things you love, it's simply a...

It is a day in January that has been calculated to be so depressing, it not only has been designated as the most depressing day of the year, but it has its own name. It is known as Blue Monday. That day this year falls on Monday, January 19.If you are wondering how...

Through the holidays, you probably didn’t think much about money as you tried to make the season merry for your kids. It’s the struggle every parent faces each year, regardless of how many or few presents they buy. We just want our kids to be happy....

Having a baby is something many young people dream about for years before it happens. Having a little one to take care of can lead to some of the most rewarding moments life has to offer. In the meantime, though, there are almost sure to be financial strains while you...

If you have significant credit card debt you may feel like you are drowning and will never recover, but this is not true. While credit card debt is serious, there are ways you can repair your financial situation and dig yourself out of the hole you are in.You may want...

Many people put off filing bankruptcy as long as possible for understandable reasons. By the time they do file bankruptcy, however, money has become so tight they begin to think they can save a dollar or two by using a non-attorney bankruptcy filing service.Filing...

Having a credit card is a big responsibility. Seemingly limitless money can be dangerous and it’s easy to dig yourself into a financial hole.Good credit can help you in the long run, should you want to apply for a loan or mortgage a house. But if you are...

Raising a family can be difficult, especially in the early years. Your career is not yet mature, your children are not old enough to care for themselves and your bills pile up quickly. Debt can put major strain on a young family’s finances. But it can also...

If you think nobody cares if you’re alive, try missing a couple of car payments. That is one true statement. Maybe it’s medical expenses, a divorce, you’ve lost your job or your business has failed, or your mortgage payments are too high—any of...