Many individuals will avoid filing for bankruptcy because they worry about doing irreparable harm to their credit scores. In general, the harm has already been done while they were fighting to keep their heads above water. Late payments, missed payments and other loan...
Credit Card Debt
Negotiating credit card debt into a reasonable settlement amount
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | May 19, 2020 | Credit Card Debt
Tennessee consumers may find themselves struggling with overwhelming credit card balances for many reasons. Difficult financial circumstances can make it impossible to manage payments, even minimum payments. Because of accumulating interest, a few missed payments can...
What happens if credit card debt is sent to collections?
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | May 11, 2020 | Credit Card Debt
When a Tennessee consumer is unable to manage his or her credit card bills, the credit card company may send the debt to a collections agency. Before sending credit card debt to collections, the card company may call to attempt to collect. This often happens when the...
Dealing with credit card debt with a balance transfer card
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | May 6, 2020 | Credit Card Debt
For many Tennessee consumers, using credit cards is a way of life. People use their cards daily for purchases ranging from emergency medical bills to groceries. Swiping a card is a financial strategy for those who do not have the savings to manage some types of...
Will credit card debt land a consumer in jail?
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | Apr 21, 2020 | Credit Card Debt
There are many consequences that come as a result of owing a significant amount of debt. For Tennessee consumers who have past-due credit card debt, one of the most prominent consequences is dealing with creditors and debt collectors who are trying to collect...
Does forbearance actually lead to more credit card debt?
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | Apr 7, 2020 | Credit Card Debt
There are many reasons why Tennessee consumers are not able to make timely credit card payments, and it is often because of reasons beyond their control. Whether it is because of job loss, sickness or other reasons, credit card debt can quickly accumulate when there...
Simple ways to lower credit card debt
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | Mar 17, 2020 | Credit Card Debt
Many in Tennessee depend on their credit cards to pay for everyday things, impulse purchases and even medical needs. Because it's simple to just swipe a card and move on, it's easy to see how credit card debt can quickly accumulate. It doesn't take long before a...
What can Gex Xers do about their excessive credit card debt?
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | Mar 10, 2020 | Credit Card Debt
Different generations have different perspectives on debt. Consumers in Tennessee spend money and manage their finances because of deeply personal reasons, and for some, this means relying heavily on credit cards. As a result, credit card debt is a serious problem for...
The heavy cost of credit card debt
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | Feb 24, 2020 | Credit Card Debt
Many consumers in Tennessee use their credit cards for daily purchases like groceries, as well as emergency expenses, such as medical bills. As a result, the average person has at least some credit card debt. It's easy to swipe and go, but for those who carry a...
Should a consumer try to settle credit card debt?
On behalf of William E. Maddox Jr., L.L.C. | Feb 3, 2020 | Credit Card Debt
There are many unpleasant consequences that come with owing a significant amount of money to credit card companies. For example, a creditor may call at all hours of the day, or a debt collector may initiate the wage garnishment process after a certain amount of time....
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