These are tough financial times for many in Maryland. For some, the saving grace has been the foreclosure moratorium that allowed them to stay in their homes even if they could not pay their mortgage. Recently, the Federal Housing Administration has extended the...
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Finding a way out of crippling debt
The past year has seen millions of Americans either out of work or in limbo with limited resources to keep them afloat. Some people are facing foreclosure, eviction or wage garnishments due to unpaid bills, and their predicament is made worse when they are unable to...
Auto accident in Rockville seriously injures teen skateboarder
In Rockville and throughout Maryland and Washington DC, drivers need to be alert and pay attention to their surroundings. This goes beyond other vehicles and extends to pedestrians, bicyclists and people on scooters and skateboards. Since these individuals are...
Maryland emphasizes avoiding auto accidents with Move Over law
In Maryland, accidents with personal injury can happen in many circumstances. That includes people in a motor vehicle as drivers or passengers or those who are working. These factors can also combine and lead to people suffering extensive damage that leaves them in...
Young girl is seriously injured in a Maryland accident
A 7-year-old Maryland girl is in a coma and on a ventilator after suffering severe injuries in a car accident. The car accident involved a family of four, the girl, her older sibling and their parents. They were traveling home when a Jeep smashed into the passenger...
Rise in distracted driving since the beginning of this year
Without a doubt, life is much different than it was a year ago. As such, traffic on the roadways in Maryland and elsewhere has changed, as many employees are working remotely from home and students are attending school virtually from home. Despite these changes, the...
Can a single drink lead to a drunk driving accident?
You may think nothing of having a drink at happy hour before your commute home from work or having a drink or two at a party and then driving home. However, drunk driving accidents are a serious issue in Maryland and the DC area. And it is easy to underestimate just...
What happens if a person never pays credit card bills?
Many Maryland area residents have a credit card. In fact, it is estimated that the average American has at least 4 credit cards. Although most Maryland residents understand the importance of paying these credit card bills each month there are times when it becomes...
Buying a home after bankruptcy is possible
Many Rockville area residents have had financial difficulties. They can happen at any time. An unexpected medical condition or a job loss can turn a person’s financial stability upside down. In these situations, sometimes a person’s only way out is to declare...
What is a charge off?
If you were late on credit card or loan payments for several months, you may have seen a charge-off on your credit report. But charged-off debt can still add to your liabilities and cause other problems. Dealing with it, however, can help prevent insurmountable debt...