Money Matters

30
Nov
2015

Good money management and financial well-being

We aren’t born with the natural ability to manage money, it is a learned skill.  Good money management is about commitment and true desire to want to live within your means and avoid bad debt.  Le..

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30
Oct
2015

Consumer money scam targets bankruptcy filers

Predators target millions of people every year through fraudulent behavior and scams that intend to steal money from innocent people.  Unfortunately, many scams target the vulnerable in society, such..

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27
Aug
2015

10 tips to save you money while back to school shopping in Wisconsin

School supplies are needed, money is tight and time is running short!  It’s the end of August and the new school year is upon us.  If you have K12 to college-aged students in your household, you k..

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23
Jun
2015

Wisconsin residents; protect your paycheck and stop wage garnishments.

A women who had been divorced in Wisconsin for nearly four years, was shocked to find out that her wages were going to be garnished because her ex hadn’t paid his student loans.  Because the studen..

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30
May
2015

Dealing with a financial crisis? Avoid confusion and get the facts to avoid costly mistakes.

Hearing advertisements on the radio or seeing TV commercials that make big promises for your financial situation can be seductive.  Google, “financial help,” and instantly be pulled into an adver..

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02
Mar
2015

Young and inexperienced; living in the red

 Many young adults are beginning their independent lives with a heavy debt burden.  Some have student loans as a factor, but this is not always part of the equation.  Young adults have access to li..

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26
Dec
2013

New Year Resolution to Resolve Debt

About half, 45% of us, create a resolution or list of resolutions each year. (Most people place their health at the top of the list.) According to Forbes.com, only 8% actually achieve their goals. Tho..

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15
Jul
2013

Is your family prepared for a financial Emergency?

The three primary reasons why people file for bankruptcy are; large medical bills, job loss, and divorce.  These are real-life situations that we have little control over.  Focus on what you can con..

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16
May
2013

The Faces of Bankruptcy

Stereotypes such as, “lazy, un-willing to work, losers who want a free handout,” are simply not accurate in describing a person who files for bankruptcy.  Few filers have sought bankruptcy due t..

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29
Apr
2013

Reduction in Wisconsin Foreclosure Filings, Not a Trend

On behalf of Debt Advisors, S.C. 22 December 2010 In Wisconsin, foreclosure filings fell in November to their lowest total in two years. With unemployment rates rising, this was a curious developmen..

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