Now is the time of year when your high school senior is eagerly awaiting their college acceptance letter, or maybe they already learned they were accepted at their dream school. Still, funding a college education is expensive, especially if you are a single parent. If...
You may worry about what a bankruptcy filing will do to your credit. Still, filing for bankruptcy is often better for your credit score than the other alternatives. Plus, there are ways to rebuild your credit following bankruptcy. Bankruptcy and your credit score It...
After having spent eight years in jail before being acquitted of murder in 2018, a 31-year-old Jersey City man recently pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges. According to a Hudson County prosecutor, the sentence for the death of a Bayonne resident carries a 25-year...
One of the most disagreeable aspects of facing financial difficulty is the seemingly unending stream of phone calls and letters from bill collectors seeking payment on past due obligations. Filing a petition in bankruptcy court under either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 can...
There are types of crimes that typically involve well-compensated individuals with power or prestige who commit non-violent offenses for financial gain. Their position and motive do not immunize them from investigation, arrest or prosecution. White collar crime These...
Holiday spending can quickly go overboard. Even if you had the best of intentions to stay within budget this year, chances are you paid for some holiday expenses with a credit card. And if you did, you are not alone. Holiday debt is highest in eight years LendingTree...
Most people in New Jersey are aware that they should not drive their vehicles if they drink too much alcohol prior to driving. If people do consume too much and are stopped by the police, they may be charged with a DWI. If the first DWI charges result in a conviction,...
Ending a marriage may be complicated and stressful. Unfortunately, there are many ways that you may make matters worse. Stay calm Some of your actions may be used as evidence during divorce. Stay calm and reasonable, be transparent and do not engage in these five...
The conviction and sentencing of a Camden County, New Jersey, woman in an elaborate identity stolen identity refund fraud scheme is the perfect example of the complexity of white collar crime. White collar crime is defined as non-violent, but not without a victim. It...
There are plenty of people in New Jersey and throughout the country who have been going through some uncertainty with their finances in recent months and years. The sources of the uncertainty can vary, from inflation to high gas prices and soaring interest rates,...
