On behalf of Marrs & Terry | Dec 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
First, there was back to school. Then, with winter approaching, the need for warm coats and boots was evident. Now, there is the holiday shopping to contend with. There seems to be a never-ending cycle of what appears to be necessary spending for Michigan families....
On behalf of Marrs & Terry | Dec 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Most Michigan consumers file for personal bankruptcy after their financial standing has taken a significant hit. In some cases, debt levels have simply climbed to untenable heights, and the ability to repay those obligations is unreachable. For others, the loss of a...
On behalf of Marrs & Terry | Dec 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
There are a variety of reasons that people will start using credit cards, from trying to establish a credit history, earning cash back or rewards on spending habits and even to pay for unexpected emergencies. If a plan is made to ensure that the charges can be paid...
On behalf of Marrs & Terry | Dec 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has announced that three agencies are slated to receive funding aimed at helping distressed homeowners. The funding comes from grants obtained through the National Mortgage Settlement, and total nearly $600,000....
On behalf of Marrs & Terry | Dec 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Congressional Research Service is a nonpartisan group that supports congress with a fact-finding service. It has recently released some startling new information regarding the way many states are handling federal funds. The Hardest Hit Fund was set up by the...
On behalf of Marrs & Terry | Dec 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Bankruptcy is a fact of life for many Michigan residents. It has allowed them to regain control of their finances and eliminate large swaths of their debts, including credit card debt. Another large source of debt is medical debt — an issue which often compounds...
On behalf of Marrs & Terry | Dec 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
There are many reasons why a family may find themselves considering the protection of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Medical bills, loss of income and consumer spending issues are all factors that can lead to a decision to formally seek a formal resolution to financial...
