If you are currently grappling with a drug addiction, it may be wreaking havoc on your life. Addiction can make people act in ways they typically never would, and in some cases, it can lead people to commit crimes, even if they are typically law-abiding citizens. If...
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Divorce over 50 has its own complexities
While divorce is often associated with younger people, statistics show that in Michigan and across the United States, an increasing number of divorces happen later in life. Over the past 25 years, the rate of divorce for Americans over the age of 50 has more than...
Understanding the types of consumer bankruptcy
Michigan residents who are overwhelmed by their financial obligations to the point that they are unable to repay all of their debts may want to consider bankruptcy as an option. There are two primary types of consumer bankruptcy that may offer debtors some relief....
Credit card debt on the rise and interest rates expected to rise
Sooner or later many Michigan families need to reach for a credit card when an unexpected expense pops up. Credit card debt has become a fact of life for many American households. The Federal Reserve reports that credit card balances nationwide exceeded $1 trillion in...
Court decisions could signal change in mortgage modifications
In Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, debtors have the ability to modify their mortgages in certain situations. A string of recent decisions may signal a trend that could affect the way bankruptcy courts in Michigan address these modifications. In these cases, a number of...
Teach your kids the potential consequences of allergy bullying
The school years can be difficult for children, no matter where they are on the social ladder. Kids may be bullied or be bullies themselves, or their friends may pressure them into teasing and bullying others. It is hard when kids in Michigan just want to fit in with...