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Feb 3, 20211 min read
Too young to file bankruptcy?
Am I too young to file bankruptcy? Is there an age limit to filing bankruptcy? You are not too young to file bankruptcy, and there is no...


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Feb 3, 20211 min read
5 Scary Facts About Debt Collectors
An interesting article I came across states 5 scary facts about debt collectors. 1. Debt collectors are everywhere. There are thousands...


sandra919
Feb 3, 20211 min read
Valor de las Viviendas en Houston
¿Cómo se determina el valor de una casa en Houston? ¿Por qué es importante conocer el valor de su casa si usted va a declararse en...


sandra919
Feb 2, 20211 min read
What happens if I don't answer a credit card lawsuit in Houston?
What happens if I don't answer a credit card lawsuit? This is a common question we receive in our office. We hear this question almost...

sandra919
Feb 2, 20211 min read
Inside the dark, lucrative world of debt collection
"Inside the dark, lucrative world of debt collection" is a great article in the New York Times on how bad debt collection has become....


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Feb 2, 20211 min read
A third of Americans delinquent on debt
More than a third of the country is in trouble when it comes to paying debts on time; 35% of Americans have debt in collections,...


sandra919
Jan 29, 20211 min read
How to Rebuild Your Credit After Bankruptcy -- Fast
Curtis Arnold wrote a great article that appeared in the Huffington Post. It begins as follows: It's about as popular as a root canal or...
sandra919
Jan 29, 20211 min read
Rental America: Why the poor pay $4,150 for a $1,500 sofa
I came across a very well-written article regarding renting, leasing, and paying for furniture in installments. Many people that file...

sandra919
Jan 29, 20211 min read
Debt collectors arrested by federal agents
Seven debt collectors, part of a debt collection agency called William, Scott, & Associates, were arrested by federal agents on November...


sandra919
Jan 29, 20211 min read
$950,000, nearly $1 million medical bill for delivering baby on vacation.
It is common knowledge that medical bills are astronomically high. It is also common knowledge that many people have no choice but to...


sandra919
Jan 29, 20213 min read
The first creditor/debtor law in history, Ancient Greece, 8th to 6th century BC to 600 AD
What are the origins of bankruptcy, not just in the United States, but in the world? How far back does bankruptcy date? The Rashid Law...


sandra919
Jan 27, 20212 min read
Debt industry
What is the debt collection industry? It is the business of collecting money that is owed. Who owes money? Almost every adult in America...


sandra919
Jan 26, 20211 min read
How much money should you save? Almost half of Americans are not saving enough.
How much should you have in savings? It depends on your expenses. If your expenses are, for example, $2,000 per month, and this includes...


sandra919
Jan 26, 20211 min read
Can you lose your driver's license for not paying your student loan debt?
Yes, in the following states, you can lose your driver's license or professional license for defaulting on student loans: Alabama Alaska...


sandra919
Jan 25, 20211 min read
Why having a good bankruptcy lawyer is important
JP Morgan Chase recently paid $50 million for faulty bankrupty documents. It has been reported that JP Mortgan Chase had to pay $50...

sandra919
Jan 25, 20211 min read
Financial trouble keeps Americans up at night
I always had a feeling it were true, but did not have any research to support my belief. My clients mentioned it often, it even has...


sandra919
Jan 19, 20213 min read
Some reasons why a chapter 13 can be better than a chapter 7
First and foremost, what is the most basic difference between a chapter 7 and a chapter 13? The most basic difference is that a chapter...


sandra919
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Suze Orman's views on bankruptcy
Suze Orman does not think bankruptcy is a bad thing if you really need to file. We at the Rashid Law Firm agree with her views here. If...


sandra919
Jan 11, 20213 min read
What is considered middle class in Houston?
Do mostly poor people file bankruptcy? Nope. Do mostly rich people file bankruptcy? Negative. Do mostly middle class people file...


sandra919
Jan 7, 20211 min read
Debt consolidation or bankruptcy
What is better, debt consolidation or filing bankruptcy? Each person is different, but there are some general guidelines in determining...
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