Many Tyler residents likely made a new year's resolution to get a handle on their credit card debt. The phenomenon is occurring across the country: a recent study projects that Americans added a total of $50 billion in credit card debt over the course of the past...




Month: January 2018
Unemployment could be the cause behind Chapter 7 bankruptcy
We have all had that friend, family member or co-worker who was suddenly let go from their job. It can be a shock, both emotionally and financially. Sometimes, despite a person's best efforts, it can cause a term of unemployment. With many people living paycheck to...
Safeguarding your financial future by knowing the causes of debt
The burdens of debt can place you under a significant financial weight and may leave you with concerns about your financial future. If you are experiencing prolonged periods of monetary hardships, you may also be suffering a lesser quality of life in the process,...
Energy company reorganized, back in business after Chapter 11
There is an all-too-common understanding in business here in Tyler and throughout the country that bankruptcy is the end of the line. Certainly, when business profits shrink, operations struggle and debts take over, something will need to change. But when that change...
Reorganization under Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Although it is often the last thing that a debtor wants to consider when they are facing insurmountable financial challenges, bankruptcy is an excellent option for many people who want to be in control of their loans and other financial obligations. Texans have...