Creditors who get their debts discharged by the courts can breathe easily that the worst is over. Their path to financial recovery seems sure. But could that relief be short-lived? Can bankruptcy courts ever revoke the discharge of debts that they granted? Courts can...
Accident rates differ across age brackets. While there is always a risk that a driver of any age could cause an accident, studies consistently find that teen drivers have some of the highest rates. When specifically looking at fatal car accidents, teen drivers cause...
Once you realize that your debts are more than you can handle, you may decide that you need to file for bankruptcy. This doesn’t automatically do away with all the debts you have. Instead, you will have to determine if you’re eligible to file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13...
Distracted driving remains a visible and persistent issue on roadways. Drivers frequently divert their attention to operate in vehicle screens, dashboard controls or digital alerts that easily interrupt focus. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car...
When filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, most debts are discharged, providing a fresh financial start. However, some choose to sign a reaffirmation agreement – a voluntary contract to continue paying a debt even after bankruptcy. These agreements are most often used for...
If you get involved in an accident, there is a chance that the other driver may try to blame their GPS. For instance, say that someone is driving the wrong way down a one-way street when you are going to pick your child up from school. They cause a head-on collision,...
One common misconception that people have about bankruptcy is simply that it is their own fault. In fact, this can become very problematic. Some people will blame themselves and feel guilty about filing for bankruptcy in the first place, causing them to avoid using...
There are two types of people — those who plan their Thanksgiving holidays around Black Friday sales and those who wouldn't be caught dead out in the mix of thrifty shoppers. If you are part of the former group, the following information about Thanksgiving holiday...
A cancer diagnosis leads to many major challenges. The treatments recommended for cancer are often invasive and even painful. People may undergo chemotherapy and radiation, both of which can cause debilitating secondary symptoms. Others may require surgery or...
Distracted driving is certainly something that impacts parents. For instance, one study carried out by the University of Michigan indicated that roughly nine out of ten parents admitted to driving while distracted, even if they had children in the car. This could put...