Washington residents who are mired in debt may have already experienced one negative financial consequence -- wage garnishment. This can have serious repercussions for those employees whose paychecks are being garnished.Wage garnishments can be very embarrassing,...
Month: January 2015
Washington foreclosure rates continue to drop
The national rate of foreclosure on homes in the United States dipped below 1 percent for the first time since 2006. Washington residents will be relieved to know that ours was not one of the 11 states and the District of Columbia that reported a rise in foreclosure...
Don’t let predatory payday loans bring creditor harassment
Too many Seattle residents fall victim to the usurious terms of payday loans. These short-term, high interest loans can land consumers in even more financial hot water than they were before.While there are provisions in place to protect consumers from predatory...
Post-bankruptcy advice for Washington consumers
Washington residents who have had their bankruptcies discharged often are unsure of what their next steps should be. Below are five important things to do after your bankruptcy case has ended.-- Make sure that you save all relevant documents related to your case. Your...
Should I pay off medical bills before credit card debt?
In the world of debt reduction all debt is not created equally. Nor should Washington residents weigh it equally when it comes time to paying it down.Many people get into financial difficulties when they struggle to pay off both types of debt. In most circumstances...
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