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It is not uncommon to find yourself facing debt that you know you can't afford to pay off. Many people end up in financial trouble because of a divorce, an illness, a job loss or something else outside their control. But others end up buried in debt and consider...

Our firm recently published a SlideShare on debt relief options for small business owners. Learn about bankruptcy and its alternatives, as well as how Tennessee bankruptcy exemptions affect which property you can keep. Bankruptcy For Business Owners from The Law...

For many consumers, a good credit score seems life-or-death important, although they're not exactly sure why. Some people will endure incredible financial distress to keep their credit score up, even though they know there's no logical way to keep making all their...

The thought of losing your home to foreclosure: It's a nightmare that you hope will never come true. But if you're behind on your mortgage payments and the bank is threatening foreclosure action, you may be looking desperately for a solution that will get things back...

Filing for bankruptcy is a big decision that should never be rushed or taken lightly. But for individuals, couples and small-business owners who feel like they are drowning in debt, bankruptcy can be a lifesaver, sometimes literally. The stress of excessive financial...

Alcoholism and drug addiction affect people from all backgrounds in the Nashville area. Medical providers, social service agencies, law enforcement personnel and educators are always trying to find solutions to the many problems caused by substance abuse. But what if...

Countless celebrities have filed for bankruptcy over the years. According to Time, this long list includes talk show titan Larry King, former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson, rappers 50 Cent and MC Hammer, actors Gary Busey and Burt Reynolds, and rock stars Tom Petty and...

When you hear the two words, "student loan," do you have an emotional reaction? Is it panic about how difficult it is to make your huge payment each month? Is it anger about your inability to refinance a loan with a high rate that feels predatory? Is it a sense of...

In a previous blog, we glanced at the reported six Chapter 11 bankruptcies filed by President Trump's businesses in the past. According to the Washington Post, these bankruptcies date back to Trump's Atlantic City Taj Mahal in 1991 and end with the 2009 filing by...

Many Americans have strong feelings, positive and negative, about our new president and his financial history. Some are impressed, even dazzled, by his many eponymous businesses and displays of apparent personal wealth. Others are skeptical about President Trump's tax...