Financial hardships are a problem that can happen to even the most financially cautious people. Sudden job loss, medical emergencies, and other unplanned expenses can quickly drain a person's savings and cause them to go into debt to cover these costs. For some,...
Bankruptcy offers lasting debt relief, but mistakes in the process could derail your financial goals and even leave you with additional problems. By following a few simple tips, you can avoid unnecessary complications and increase your chances of obtaining the debt...
Back in June, we discussed how a predicted rise in bankruptcy filings in the first half of 2021 did not happen. Despite the economic recession that the pandemic triggered, bankruptcy filings were down compared with 2020, which in turn had fewer filings than 2019. That...
Dealing with high amounts of debt can be a harrowing process, and similar struggles could disrupt your life in various ways. While there may be options with which to seek debt relief in South Carolina, such as bankruptcy, you might have concerns about how such a major...
After putting time and effort into starting and growing a small business, you might not want to let anything stand in the way of your dreams. However, financial hardships can arise under various scenarios and similar challenges could pose a significant threat to the...
Individuals facing financial peril are increasingly stressed about what might be considered extraneous spending. Not only are they juggling money from bill to bill, sacrificing payments in one area in favor of another area, and cutting discretionary spending down to...
While it is no secret that fear can be a powerful motivator, allowing such an emotion to influence your decisions might not always prove favorable. In some cases, fear may even be an unnecessary response, as it may simply stem from prevalent myths or...
If you experience prolonged bouts with financial strain, like many others in South Carolina, you might be no stranger to the stress of dealing with debt. Similar challenges could linger in the back of your mind as you carry out a variety of everyday tasks, possibly...
The pandemic sickened millions of Americans and cost the lives of at least 600,000. The resulting shutdowns ordered in each state, including South Carolina, likely saved hundreds of thousands of lives. But they also had a serious economic toll. Bars, restaurants,...
While debts can come in various forms and fashions, one of the most imposing types of financial strain may often stem from issues pertaining to carrying revolving credit card balances. With high interest rates on many credit card accounts, things can quickly spiral...
