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New Protections for Homeowners Struggling to Pay Mortgage

Quick Answer: The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an incredible toll on many homeowners in unexpected ways. As a result, millions of Americans have fallen behind on mortgage payments and face foreclosure. Thankfully, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently finalized a rule that creates safeguards to give homeowners the opportunity to avoid foreclosure. The…

Budgeting after Bankruptcy made simple

Quick Answer: Bankruptcy offers many people around the country hope for their financial future. While many people turn to bankruptcy in serious circumstances, it also provides an opportunity to rebuild your finances. Focusing on the basics of budgeting after bankruptcy helps with this process. Working with bankruptcy lawyers allows you to handle bankruptcy proceedings well…

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Discover the difference: Bankruptcy vs. Debt Settlement

Quick Answer: When overwhelming debt faces you, you have two different options from which to choose to help alleviate your financial distress: debt settlement and bankruptcy. Filing for Bankruptcy or debt relief options often seems like a last resort; in reality, they’re not; they give you control of your financial situation. Each offers distinct advantages and disadvantages, so it is…

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Delaware County Property Assessments: 9 Things You Should Know

By now many of you have received notices regarding an increase in your property values in Delaware County based on a reassessment done by a company called Tyler Technologies. As a resident of Delaware county I received the same thing.

This property value is directly linked to how much you will pay in county, municipal and school taxes in the year 2021 and beyond. But this assessment was done PRIOR to the COVID-19 Pandemic, which means that your property value could be inflated. This would mean you pay more in taxes than you should.