Of the various kinds of debt that an individual might seek bankruptcy relief from, federal student loans can be among the most difficult to get out from under. Even if you were not able to complete your degree, or were not able to find work in the same field as your degree, or even if you feel that the quality of the education that you received was not worth the tuition you paid, you are still obligated to pay your student loans.
Ohio homeowner sues mortgage company over foreclosure filing
An Ohio homeowner may be among the first individuals to use a provision of the Dodd-Frank law to file a lawsuit against a mortgage servicing company.
The basics of foreclosure
Since the housing market hit a downturn in 2008, many people in Cincinnati, Ohio, and across the country, have had difficulties paying mortgages due to fluctuating variable interest rates.
Fake debt collection calls reminders of real abuse by collectors
In recent years some Ohio residents have relied on credit cards and other forms of borrowing to get them through some decidedly tough times.
Senators seek bankruptcy forgiveness for private student loans
While bankruptcy can be a viable option for people who find themselves in financial trouble, some forms of debt cannot be erased through bankruptcy relief. One type of consumer debt that plagues many Americans has been the recent focus of debate in Congress and among consumer rights groups.
