For many Tennessee residents, financial strain has altered daily life. The stress and turmoil of being buried under a mountain of debt is hard to properly portray, but anyone who has lived this way knows exactly what it means to feel overwhelmed by debt. Chapter 7...
Month: April 2017
How to deal with delinquent credit card debt
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | Apr 25, 2017 | Blog
Living in Knoxville means you are no stranger to hard work. There is nothing wrong with you wanting the finer things in life. But if you have racked up a ton of credit card debt to get those things, then you may be facing some gut-wrenching decisions to improve...
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | Apr 20, 2017 |
According to a recently-published study, at least 25 percent of those from either the Millennial or GenX population find themselves encumbered by medical bills. These same groups, which cover the 18- to 50-year-old demographic, comprise the population with the highest...
Debt management tips for the years after personal bankruptcy
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | Apr 20, 2017 | Debt Management
When it comes to creating a stronger financial foundation after personal bankruptcy, it is often helpful to take a close look at the path, while also maintaining a forward-focused plan of action. That involves giving careful consideration to how one's debt troubles...
Many struggle with credit card debt after divorce
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | Apr 18, 2017 | Credit Card Debt
For many Tennessee residents, going through a divorce can lead to serious financial problems. To begin, simply having to operate two households with the same income that previously covered one will put a squeeze on the finances of both parties. Then there is the...
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | Apr 17, 2017 |
When most people file for bankruptcy, they assume it's very much a file-it-and-forget-it type of situation where a judge will approve their request for debt relief. However, it's not. Instead, filing for and having your bankruptcy discharge request approved may not...
Is a stronger economy weakening consumers financially?
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | Apr 14, 2017 | Credit Card Debt
Economic turnarounds usually motivate American consumers to spend more. The end of the Great Recession of 2008 was no different from other recoveries. The good news is that buying habits are reverting to pre-recession levels. The more troubling news is that purchases...
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | Apr 14, 2017 |
A recent study conducted among 1,000 adults between February 23 and 24, 2017 suggests the increased health care costs continue to plague the American consumer. The study, a collaborative effort carried out by the global market research firms, Amino and Ipsos, suggests...
Authorized users can create serious credit card debt
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | Apr 13, 2017 | Credit Card Debt
Many Tennessee residents have added a friend or loved one to one or more of their credit cards. Adding someone as an "authorized user" can help boost their credit score, and is a great tool for someone who is just starting to establish credit, or is recovering from a...
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | Apr 12, 2017 |
If asked to define the word "budget," many would probably say is has something to do with devising a plan to save money. However, it's much more involved than that. It involves taking an accounting of where you spend your money and how your spending is impacting your...
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