The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan is a new income-driven repayment (IDR) plan that was introduced by the Department of Education in July 2023. The SAVE Plan is designed to make student loan payments more affordable for borrowers with low or moderate incomes.
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Debts that may remain after a bankruptcy procedure
Debts That Remain After Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know Though filing for bankruptcy can be the ultimate recourse for some individuals who have been left with overwhelming debts, people should understand that in some instances there are debts that may still remain...
Things Alabama homeowners should know about foreclosure process
Understanding the Foreclosure Process in Alabama: What Homeowners Should Know Homeowners should know how the foreclosure process works in Alabama for them to better avoid getting in trouble with lenders once they have started to be considered delinquent. In Alabama,...
Counties in Alabama with low credit card debt
A recent study revealed that, compared to many states, Alabama’s households tend to have much lower credit card debt, a Thursday, December 8 article of al.com reported.The average credit card debt of households in all states is $15,675, but reports revealed that...
Nationwide foreclosure inventory decreases as completed foreclosures increase
A California-based real estate information provider observed that there was an increase in completed foreclosure procedures nationwide, but the foreclosure inventory has decreased, a November 8 article of Housing Wire reported.According to CoreLogic’s September data,...
Financial relief available for unemployed individuals
It is truly a frustrating situation for any person to have overwhelming debts, and it can be even more worrisome if a person just lost his or her job. Unemployed individuals and those who are underemployed with overwhelming debts should know there is a bankruptcy...
Lindsay Lohan might head for bankruptcy
Actress Lindsay Lohan might find herself heading for bankruptcy due to claims that she failed to settle the rent payments on her flat in London, an October 22 report of the Economic Times stated.The bankruptcy issue reportedly comes as the 30-year-old actress...
Nationwide foreclosure level normalized
Levels of foreclosure activity in the U.S. have decreased to a pre-recession level, a mydaytondailynews.com article stated on October 13.Overall foreclosure data provided by RealtyTrac noted in September that foreclosure filings nationwide have reduced by 24...
What people should bear in mind when filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
People who have been struggling with their finances should know that there are legal ways for them to possibly recover from their overwhelming debts. One of the ways individuals may do to possibly have a new start is to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. While this kind...
US foreclosure inventory has significantly decreased since 2007
A September 13 article released by CoreLogic revealed the foreclosure inventory rate in the U.S. significantly fell in July compared to the same month in previous years, an article of the National Mortgage News stated. According to reports, the foreclosure...