Entrepreneurs in Texas take a lot of risks. Chief amongst these risks are those that are financial in nature. A business typically has to rely on some sort of financing or investment to get off the ground, and expansion typically requires additional lending. In order to make good on these debts, a business has to have a strong bottom line. Yet, in many instances, businesses see shrinking markets, diminishing margins and difficulty making ends meet.
Consumer debt reaches new heights, but Chapter 7 may help
Many people in Texas may feel like the days of the Great Recession are long gone, and they may be right. After all, it sounds like the economy is humming along. Unemployment is down, wages are up slightly and consumers appear to be generally optimistic. Despite that perception, however, many individuals, are still struggling to get by.
Is your debt under control? Are you sure?
When you go to sleep at night, what is the last thing you are thinking about? What is your first thought when you get up in the morning? Is there one thing that wakes you in the middle of the night and causes you to worry? If your debt is the thought that keeps you awake at night and follows you through the day, you are not alone.
New law to protect debtors from some debt collection practices
It can be scary to face debt collectors. Creditor harassment is real, and it often leaves Texans on the edge of their seat frightened for their financial future. These debt collection practices may involve threats, late night phone calls and even personal visits that are intimidating in nature. The whole debt collection process can be embarrassing, too, especially when others find out about it and an individual continues to struggle to make payments.
Personal loans can't always eliminate debt
Facing overwhelming debt can be terrifying. Not only can it prevent an individual from reaching important milestones, such as buying a house or getting married, but it can also affect one's day-to-day life. Far too often, Texans struggle to make ends meet as they fight to stay on top of their debt. This is simply unacceptable and it's no way to live. That is why these individuals need to carefully consider their debt relief options.
