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- Your NJ Home Appraisal Came in Low. What Happens to the Deal Now?
- Can You Discharge an SBA EIDL Loan in Bankruptcy in New Jersey?
- Buying a South Jersey Home With an Unpermitted Addition? What to Know Before Closing
- Do You Make Too Much Money to File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New Jersey?
- Can Bankruptcy Get Rid of Credit Card Debt in New Jersey? What to Know Before You File
- Will You Lose Your Car If You File for Bankruptcy in New Jersey? What You Need to Know Before You File
- Buying a Home in South Jersey With an Underground Oil Tank? What You Need to Know
- Worried About Mortgage Rates in NJ? How Inflation and Rate Changes Affect Buying or Selling a Home
- Buying a Home in Camden County? What to Know Before You Sign
- Welcome to Our New Suite: Same Commitment, New Space
- Can Bankruptcy Stop Foreclosure in New Jersey?
- Government Shutdown: How It Could Delay Your NJ Home Closing or Mortgage
- Why Lawyers Do Not Provide Free General Legal Advice or Document Review
- Missed a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Payment in New Jersey? Here’s What to Do
- Are New NJ Bankruptcy Rules Going to Affect Your Case? What to Know Before August 2025
- Wage Garnishment Looming? How Chapter 7 Stops Paycheck Seizures in NJ
- Can I Cancel My Home Sale in New Jersey?
- Why You Need a Lawyer for Your NJ Real Estate Contract
- Life After Bankruptcy in New Jersey: 10 Steps to Financial Recovery
- Bankruptcy & Taxes in NJ & PA: What You Need to Know
- Understanding the Title Search Process in NJ: What Buyers Need to Know Before Closing
- Is Filing for Bankruptcy Right for You? Questions to Ask Before Taking the Leap
- What Happens with My Tax Refund If I File for Personal Bankruptcy?
- Bankruptcy & Taxes
- How Much Does It Cost To File For Bankruptcy In New Jersey?
- What You Should Know About NJ Real Estate Contracts Before You Sign
- Filing Bankruptcy with Equity in Home
- The Fair Credit Reporting Act: Your Rights and Common Violations
- The Ins And Outs Of Wage Garnishment & How To Avoid It
- What Are Home Foreclosure Adjournments & How Many Can Be Used?
- The Difference Between Foreclosures & Short Sales
- 5 House-Buying Myths Debunked for NJ & PA
- What Is the Bankruptcy Credit Counseling Requirement in NJ and PA?
- Understanding Which Loans Are NOT Forgiven in Bankruptcy in New Jersey and the Philadelphia Metro
- 10 Common Bankruptcy Myths Debunked: What You Need to Know
- 6 Tips to Rebuilding Your Credit After Bankruptcy in NJ or PA
- Understanding the Pros and Cons of a Contract for Deed Agreement
- 3 Tips To Avoid Identity Theft & Credit Card Fraud
- The Ins and Outs of Wage Garnishment and How to Stop It in NJ or PA!
- Protecting Your Home from Foreclosure: Legal Strategies for New Jersey Residents
- Understanding Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13
- Essential Tips for New Home Buyers: Insights from a New Jersey Real Estate Attorney
- I Am Facing Foreclosure, Can I File Bankruptcy To Stop it?
- How to Save Your Home from Foreclosure: Tips from a Bankruptcy Attorney
- Minimum Payments Delay Improving Your Financial Health
- Credit Card Debt & Your Retirement Savings
- Top 10 Benefits of Consumer Bankruptcy
- 12 Tips for Buying a New Home: Advice from a Real Estate Attorney
- What Are Executory Contracts in Bankruptcy?
- Getting a Mortgage After Bankruptcy: The Letter That May Make the Difference
- How to Choose the Right Bankruptcy for Your Specific Situation in NJ
- 5 Reasons Your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case in New Jersey Could Be Denied
- What Gets Discharged in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
- 6 Signs it’s Time to Consider Filing Bankruptcy
- How Bankruptcy Can Help You With Your Tax Debt
- The Due-on-Sale Clause from the Perspective of an Experienced Bankruptcy & Real Estate Transactions Attorney
- Life After Bankruptcy: Raising Your Credit Score
- What Is a Reaffirmation Hearing in Bankruptcy?
- Avoiding Debt Settlement Scams
- Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages
- When Dealing With Debt Collectors, It Pays To Know Your Rights
- What is Wage Garnishment?
- Disadvantages Of Going Through Foreclosure Without An Attorney
- Bankruptcy Attorney Joel R. Spivack Shares Why Debt Settlement is Not the Best Option for Everyone
- Why Debt Consolidation Isn’t Always the Best Solution: A Bankruptcy Attorney’s Perspective
- Know Your Rights: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
- The Disadvantages of Delaying Bankruptcy
- Debt Settlement in New Jersey: Understanding Your Options
- How Long Can a Creditor Take to Collect a Debt in New Jersey?
- Keeping Your Home When You File for Bankruptcy in New Jersey
- Tax Obligations and Debt Problems May Be Greater for Married Couples
- Top 11 Tips For New Homebuyers From a Real Estate Attorney
- How Often Can I File For Bankruptcy In NJ?
- Will My Tax Debt Be Discharged Under Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
- 4 Criteria For Tax Debt To Be Dischargeable Under Bankruptcy
- 6 Tips To Improve A Low Credit Score
- Can Alimony Be Discharged in Bankruptcy in New Jersey?
- Pros and Cons of Short Sales
- Debts Discharged in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New Jersey
- Reaffirming Your Car Loan is NOT a Requirement in NJ Bankruptcy
- 5 Steps Toward Building a Better Credit Score in New Jersey
- 7 Top Reasons People Turn to Bankruptcy in New Jersey
- Can Filing for Bankruptcy Stop the Foreclosure Process in NJ?
- Short Sale: A Way Out From Under a Crippling Mortgage in NJ or PA
- 4 Tips for Dealing with Debt Collectors
- What Is Mortgage Fraud?
- What if I Can No Longer Make My Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Payments?
- A Guide to the Different Chapters of Bankruptcy
- Should I Be Worried About Going to My Meeting of Creditors?
- The 3 Types of Creditor Claims in Bankruptcy in New Jersey
- Can My Wages Be Garnished If I am Contractor, Self Employed, or Gig Worker?
- Can You File Bankruptcy to Clear Court Fines?
- What Happens to Your Mortgage if You File Bankruptcy
- Can I File Bankruptcy Without My Spouse?
- Americans Not Doing Enough to Save Up for Retirement
- 3 Major Mistakes You Need to Stop Making with Credit Cards
- 5 Factors That Affect How Credit Bureaus Calculate Credit Scores
- When Should You Hire a Real Estate Attorney?
- Does Bankruptcy Affect Future or Current Employment?
- I Can’t Afford to Pay for My Car Anymore. Can Bankruptcy Help?
- Grounds for Objection to Wage Garnishment
- How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- 5 Ways Footing the Bill for Adult Children Puts Your Retirement at Risk
- Bankruptcy and Debt Collection Lawsuits
- Cross-Collateralization: When Unsecured Debt Ends Up Costing You Your Car
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Medical Debt
- Ending Debt Collection Harassment
- Many Americans with Financial Struggles Focus on the Present, Don’t Worry About the Future
- What Is Involuntary Bankruptcy?
- Does a Parent’s Bankruptcy Affect Eligibility for Student Financial Aid?
- Life After Bankruptcy: What Happens After My Debts Have Been Discharged?
- Are Annuities Exempt in Bankruptcy?
- What Happens to My Business if I File for Personal Bankruptcy?
- Flipping Houses and Title Concerns
- Filing an Emergency Bankruptcy in New Jersey
- 5 Steps to Take Before Filing for Bankruptcy
- 8 Things to Consider If You Are Looking to Move When You Retire
- Joel R. Spivack Receives 2020 “Awesome Attorney” Award
- Is Information From A Bankruptcy Public?
- What Is the Means Test in Bankruptcy?
- 3 Strategies for Getting Debt-Free and Avoiding Debt Problems in the Future
- Bankruptcy And Unpaid Traffic Citations In New Jersey
- How Long Will My Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Take?
- What Happens To Your Parents’ Reverse Mortgage After They Pass?
- Senior Citizens and Bankruptcy in NJ
- 5 Bankruptcy Myths Debunked
- Disadvantages Of Filing For Bankruptcy Without An Attorney
- Declaring Bankruptcy for Your Business
- Repossession Laws In New Jersey: What Consumers Need to Know
- Your Stimulus Check May Be Subject to Seizure By Your Creditors
- How The CARES Act Will Change Bankruptcy
- 5 Keys To Obtaining A Good Credit Score Under The New FICO Scoring System
- HAVEN Act — Bankruptcy Information For Veterans
- Joel R. Spivack Receives “Awesome Attorney” Award for 2019
- We Now Accept Electronic Payments Through LawPay™
- Military Personnel and Bankruptcy
- When Is The Right Time to Buy a Home?
- New Jersey Foreclosures: Vacant and Abandoned Property
- 2019 Equal Justice Medal Recipient Joel R. Spivack
- Don’t Load Up on Debt to Build Credit
- The Law Office Of Joel R. Spivack Has Moved To A New Office!
- Are We on the Brink of a Recession?
- 2018 Tax Season: Bigger Returns or Bigger Disappointment?
- Why Americans Are In So Much Debt
- Personal Property Exemptions During Wage Garnishment
- The Rise in Elderly Bankruptcy
- Bankruptcy Court and Challenging the Expert Witness
- Recovering After Bankruptcy
- Getting Legal Help for Home Improvement Contracts in Camden, New Jersey
- Can Bankruptcy Stop a Credit Card Debt Lawsuit in NJ?
- Understanding Secured, Unsecured, and Priority Debts in Bankruptcy in Camden, New Jersey
- Joel R. Spivack Receives “Awesome Attorney” Award for 2018
- Paperwork Needed to File for Bankruptcy in Voorhees, NJ
- Learn More About Homestead Protection in New Jersey
- How to Choose a Bankruptcy Attorney
- Cryptocurrency and Bankruptcy
- How Bankruptcy Stops Your Creditors
- If Your Bankruptcy Case was Dismissed Without Prejudice
- Debts that Survive Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Bankruptcy When Owning a Home
- Filing for Bankruptcy Without Your Spouse
- Filing for Bankruptcy With A Credit Judgment Against You
- Huge Medical Bill and Great Credit: Do I File for Bankruptcy?
- Will Student Loans Get Discharged if I File for Bankruptcy?
- Bankruptcy and Newlyweds
- Bankruptcy: What to Consider
- Bankruptcy Advantages
- Unlisted Debts In A No-Asset Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case
- Is Bankruptcy Right For You?
- Dischargeable vs. Non-Dischargeable Debts
- Can You File for Bankruptcy Multiple Times in a Row?
- The Powers of Bankruptcy
- Essential Questions About Bankruptcy and Your Credit
- Do Not Hide Assets in Bankruptcy
- Bankruptcy: Do I Have to Liquidate My Business?
- Debt Restructure Rescues Charlotte Russe
- Your Bank Accounts and Bankruptcy
- Exempt Property in Bankruptcy
- Is Your Pension Safe in Bankruptcy?
- Bankruptcy: What is the Homestead Exemption?
- How Does Bankruptcy Affect a Lawsuit?
- Car Loan Deficiency: Will Bankruptcy Help Me?
- I Received a Settlement Following Bankruptcy. Now What?
- What Information Do I Have to Disclose When Filing for Bankruptcy?
- These Are the Most Common Reasons You Need to File for Bankruptcy Immediately
- Difference Between Bankruptcy Dismissal and Discharge
- Judgment Liens Explained
- Bankruptcy Discharge Objections
- Should I File for Bankruptcy if My Spouse Has A Good Job?
- Should I file for Bankruptcy with a Reverse Mortgage?
- Getting Your Driver’s License Back via Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 20 Bankruptcy Explained
- Joint Bankruptcy Petition Pros and Cons
- Creditor Claims and Bankruptcy
- Your Credit Score and Car Insurance Rates
- Is it Better to Take a Settlement or Pay off Credit Card Debt?
- Right Way to Cancel Your Credit Card
- Dealing With a Frozen Bank Account
- Ways Creditors Enforce Judgments
- Creditors and Judgment Collection
- Filing For Bankruptcy
- What is a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Cramdown?
- Three Debt Classifications In Bankruptcy
- Can I File For Bankruptcy Without an Attorney?
- When Financial Trouble Looms, Here’s How to Think About Your House
- Will I Lose My Home During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Proceedings?
- Am I Judgment Proof?
- Seeking a Smart Investment in 2018? Look at Your Mortgage
- Is My Inheritance at Risk When I File For Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
- Bankruptcy Alternatives
- Is There a Benefit to Filing For Bankruptcy Before I File My Taxes?
- Bankruptcy and The Elderly
- Lawsuits Bankruptcy Will Not Stop
- Helpful Hints for Surviving Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Bank Tries to Pull One Over On Client
- I Took Out a Business Loan in New Jersey. Can It Be Discharged in Bankruptcy?
- When I File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Can I Keep My Cash?
- Joel Spivack Named “Awesome Attorney” by South Jersey Magazine for 3rd Consecutive Year
- Wage Garnishment Laws in New Jersey
- Will Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Ever Fall Off a Credit Report?
- Debt collection in New Jersey: Know your rights
- Can Bankruptcy In New Jersey Help Me Get Rid Of Debts From Credit Card Fraud?
- Who Can File for Bankruptcy in New Jersey?
- Small Business Debt
- Tax Debts in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- The Importance of Documenting Accurate Expenses on Your Means Test When Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Student Loans and Bankruptcy
- How Does Bankruptcy Affect a Lawsuit?
- What You Need to Know About the Equifax Data Breach
- Casino’s Case Against Bankruptcy Petitioner
- Debtor Who Failed to Disclose $5000 In Lockbox Receives Discharge
- Failing to Disclose A Civil Claim Could Mean Dismissal of Your Bankruptcy Filing
- It’s Official: Americans Now Have Highest Credit Card Debt in History
- Feeling Some Financial Stress? You Are Not Alone
- NJ Resident Debt Higher Than The Great Recession of 2008
- Alfred Angelo Bridal Retailer Filing for Protection Under Chapter 7
- What Happens When a Paid Contractor Declares Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
- 90-Year-Old New Jersey Woman Faces Eviction
- Sears Seeking to Stave off Bankruptcy
- Hurricane Sandy Victims Offered Some Foreclosure Protection
- New Waterfront Park Lacks Development in New Jersey
- More Affordable Housing Coming to New Jersey Through Investments
- Feeling Some Financial Stress? You Are Not Alone
- Mountain Creek Filing for Bankruptcy
- Alfred Angelo Bridal Shops File For Bankruptcy
- Divorce and Financial Issues Are Linked – How Bankruptcy Can Help
- Half of Americans Spend More Than They Earn Per Paycheck
- Children’s Clothing Retailer Gymboree Files for Bankruptcy
- Japanese Airbag Maker Takata Files for Bankruptcy
- New List Deems New Jersey with Highest Foreclosure Rates
- Rapper Lil’ Kim Losing New Jersey Home to Foreclosure
- Federal Reserve Increases Interest, Debtors to Face Higher Costs
- True Religion Files for Bankruptcy
- How Ordering Your Credit Report Can Help You in Bankruptcy
- Your Credit Score Could Be Improved by Declaring Bankruptcy
- What Happens if My Landlord Stops Making Mortgage Payments?
- If My Spouse Files for Bankruptcy, Is My Credit Affected?
- Rue21 Files for Bankruptcy
- Extreme Makeover Winner Loses Home in Foreclosure
- Payless ShoeShource May Close an Additional 400 Stores
- American Credit Card Debt Reaches $1 Trillion
- New Jersey Judges Move to Change Contract Cancelation Laws
- How to Rebuild Your Credit Through Bankruptcy
- Selling a Home: Overlooked Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Lawyer
- Family Debt Shoved to Pre-Crisis State Because of $1.3 Trillion Student Loans
- New Jersey Chemical Outpour Puts Strain on U.S. Argentine Liaisons
- Children’s Clothing Store Gymboree Filing for Bankruptcy
- Payless to Close 400 Stores as the Company Enters Bankruptcy
- United States Credit Card Debt Hits $1 Trilliion
- 5 Bad Credit Myths Debunked
- Haddonfield Senior With Disabilities Avoids Tax Foreclosure
- How to Handle a Boundary Dispute
- Terms You Might Overlook in a Real Estate Contract
- Debtors Who Refused to Turn Over Tax Refund to Trustee Have Chapter 7 Discharge Removed
- Which Debts Can Be Discharged Through Bankruptcy?
- Steps to Take After Declaring Bankruptcy
- What Happens to Your Credit When You Declare Bankruptcy?
- Mother Had No Legal Duty to Pay Daughter’s College Tuition, Bankruptcy Judge Declares
- Local Woman With Disabilities Fights to Keep Her Home
- Is the U.S. Heading Towards Another Debt Crisis? 3 Major Signs
- Tips for Rebuilding Credit after Bankruptcy
- Deciding Whether Bankruptcy is Right for You
- Exempt Property vs. Non-Exempt Property
- The Working Poor Includes 37 Percent of New Jersey Residents
- No Recovery for Employees in Bankruptcy Case
- New Jersey Had the Most Foreclosures in 2016
- Can You Get a Job After Declaring Bankruptcy?
- 4 Ways Real Estate Contracts Can Be Tricky
- Comparing the Different Types of Bankruptcy
- Martindale-Hubbell Recognizes Joel R. Spivack, Esq. As An AV® Rated Lawyer
- How Divorce Affects Bankruptcy
- What You Need to Know About the 341 Meeting of Creditors
- How Bankruptcy Can Relieve Stress
- How a Bankruptcy Lawyer Can Help You Prepare for Retirement
- Discharging Student Loan Debts through Bankruptcy
- Don’t Be Overwhelmed by the Home Selling Process
- New Jersey Has Worst Home Foreclosure Rate in the Country
- Fed Raises Interest Rates
- Unemployment Rate Drops in November, Indicates Improving US Economy
- NJ Luxury Real Estate Market Is Struggling
- Strategies to Plan Ahead for Retirement
- Most Americans Can’t Afford Health Insurance Coverage
- Student Loan Debt and Default Rates Are Exploding
- Home Foreclosure Process Takes Longer Than Usual in New Jersey
- Many Seniors Anticipate Financial Struggles in 2017 as Social Security Benefits Only Go Up Slightly
- Benefits of Choosing a Real Estate Attorney
- Too Much Debt, Concerns about Economy Prompt More Americans to Limit Their Spending
- Can You Afford to Hire a Bankruptcy Attorney?
- NJ Legislature Approves Bill to Forgive Student Loan Debt When Borrower Dies
- New Jersey Home Prices on the Rise, But Still Below National Growth Rates
- Federal Reserve Chooses Not to Raise Interest Rates, Could Lead to More Bankruptcies
- Study Finds That Many High-Income Workers Have Zero Savings
- US Real Estate Market Struggles: Homes Sales on the Decline
- Most Americans Can’t Afford to Make Transition from Renting a Home to Buying a Home
- NJ Legislators Trying to Ease Burden on Parents of Students with Student Loans
- State Rankings: New Jersey College Students Accumulating Massive Amounts of Student Loan Debt
- Don’t Be Afraid to Explore Bankruptcy as a Viable Option for Getting a Clean Start
- Student Loan Debt Negatively Affects Homeownership in the US
- Millennials Are Delaying Their First Home Purchase
- SJ Magazine Recognizes Joel Spivack as a Top Attorney in South Jersey
- US Homeownership Rate at All-Time Low
- Bad News for the Garden State: New Jersey Leads Nation in Home Foreclosures
- Consumer Debt Problems Having a Negative Impact on American Retail Businesses
- Hulk Hogan Argues against Gawker’s Bankruptcy Shield for Company CEO
- Paying “Zombie Debt” in New Jersey Can Cause Big Problems
- International Buyers Targeting Cheaper Real Estate, Rental Properties
- US Supreme Court Allows Class Action Lawsuit against Debt Collector to Go Forward
- Study Finds That Credit Card Debt Remains a Problem for Many US Consumers
- US Supreme Court Closes “Actual Fraud” Loophole in Bankruptcy Code
- Inexpensive “Starter” Homes Disappearing from the US Real Estate Market
- “Real Housewives” Star Files Malpractice Lawsuit against Former Bankruptcy Lawyer
- Growing Divide between US Homeowners and Renters
- Student Loan Debt Can Cause Prospective Homebuyers to Delay Real Estate Purchases
- Home Inventory Is Down, Limiting the Real Estate Market in New Jersey
- U.S. Pending Home Sales on the Rise
- “Real Housewives” Stars Look to Make Good in Reopened Bankruptcy Case
- Study Contradicts Theory That Millionaires Flee States with Higher Taxes
- Debt Problems, Low Wages Make It Hard for Families to Rent Affordable Homes
- Study Finds That Most Americans Can’t Cover Unexpected Emergency Expenses
- Recent College Graduates Need to Avoid Racking up Credit Card Debt
- Pay Back Your Student Loans before the Interest Charges Spiral Out of Control
- Most American Workers Not Ready to Cover the Costs of Retirement
- Home Sales on the Decline across the US
- Fed Reserve Maintains Interest Rates, Prompting Concerns for People Struggling with Debt
- The New Housing Crisis: High Home Prices Keeping Prospective Homebuyers Out of the Market
- Be Careful about Making an IRA Withdrawal to Finance Your New Home
- Young People Beware: Millennials Most Likely to Fall for Financial Scams, End up in Debt
- Where You Live Can Have a Huge Impact on Your Finances
- U.S. Home Prices Rise, First-Time Home Buyers on Decline
- Be Careful about Borrowing from Your 401(k) Plan
- How to Make Your House More Attractive to Potential Home Buyers
- Consider All Options before Withdrawing from Your 401(k) to Purchase a Home
- Growing Concern about Bankruptcies If Fed Reserve Continues to Cut Interest Rates
- Many U.S. Seniors Are Too Poor to Retire, Too Young to Die
- IRS Password Service May Have Led to Identity Theft, Credit Problems for Nearly One Million Taxpayers
- Homebuyer Optimism Rising as Millennials Leave Parents’ Homes
- NJ Home Buyers Need to Be Aware of the “Hidden” Costs of Their Real Estate Purchase
- “Dance Moms” Star Accused of Bankruptcy Fraud
- Citibank Allegedly Used Illegal Debt Collection Methods, Hit with Massive Fine
- NJ Governor Chris Christie Pushes to Do “Even Better” on Property Taxes
- IRS Releases “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams, Warns of Phone Scammers Impersonating IRS Agents
- Property Taxes in New Jersey on the Rise
- Protect Your Financial Future by Taking a Look at Your 401(k)
- Millennials Starting to Plan for Future, Retirement by Saving Their Income Now
- Super Bowl Ad on Mortgage Service Sparks Controversy
- Make Sure You Do Background Research on Your Real Estate Agent and Their Firm
- CPA Company Recognizes Joel Spivack as Having Expertise in Debt Management and Settlements
- Tips for Home Sellers to Make Their Homes More Appealing to Buyers
- Joel Spivack Named an “Awesome Attorney” by South Jersey Magazine
- U.S. Congress Passes PATH Act, Extends Tax Breaks for Millions of Americans
- Homebuyer Beware: Don’t Damage Your Credit after Moving
- Luck Runs out on Michigan Lottery Winner
- Thinking about Selling a House in NJ this Year? Do It!
- Credit Card Debt on the Rise as Credit Card Companies Reach Out to Consumers with Existing Debt
- Fed Reserve Raises Interest Rates: What Does It Mean for You?
- Experienced Real Estate Lawyer Explains Escrow
- 4 Things You Need to Know Before Filing for Bankruptcy
- Mortgage Market on Course for Complete Recovery by End of 2016
- Making the Best of a Bad Situation: One Good Reason to File for Bankruptcy During the Holidays
- Federal Reserve Announces Interest Rate Hike
- More People Choosing to Rent in Down Economy
- More Americans Considering Bankruptcy as Middle Class Shrinks
- Are You Ready to Become a Landlord?
- Stop Procrastinating: Check Your Credit Report for Free Today
- Does My Town Have the Right to Tell Me What I Can and Can’t Do on My Own Land?
- Can Filing for Bankruptcy Save My Home from Foreclosure?
- Being a Motivated Seller Means Pricing Real Estate Right
- Financial Fitness Plan Blog 2: Save More, Spend Less
- Real Estate Attorney Review in NJ: A Time to Dot the “i’s” and Cross the “t’s”
- Is There Any Way I Can Keep My Car if I File for Bankruptcy?
- Is a Reverse Mortgage a Good Idea for You?
- Don’t Wait Until Jan. 1 to Make New Year’s Resolutions; Start Now So You Begin the New Year Right
- What Must You Disclose When You are Selling Your House?
- Drowning in Student Loans? Can You Escape the Tidal Wave?
- Does the Local Market Have a Major Impact on the Sale of Your Home?
- The Biggest Mistake Consumers Make is Not Checking their Credit Regularly
- Debt Management : Don’t Wait Until Jan. 1 to Make New Year’s Resolutions; Start Now So You Begin the New Year Right
- Alternatives to Real Estate Foreclosure
- The Biggest Mistake Consumers Make is Not Checking their Credit Regularly
- 3 Hidden Expenses You Need to Watch Out for When Buying Property
- Bankruptcy’s Automatic Stay is a Powerful Tool for Debtors
- Applying for a Mortgage in NJ? Here’s What NOT to Do
- Homeowners’ Associations aren’t all Bad – But Look before You Leap!
- Starting Out on the Right Foot: Establishing Your First Line of Credit
- Buying a Home? Be Aware of the Hidden Expenses
- Just Because You Have Credit Doesn’t Mean You Should “Charge It!”
- Buying Your First Home? Here Are a Few Things You Need to Know
- Turning the Tables: Three Ways to Pursue Action against a Debt Collector
- Rental Properties As Retirement Income
- Bankruptcy: Overcoming the Social Stigma
- Need A Real Estate Lawyer in South Jersey? You’re Not Alone
- Wells Fargo Incorrectly Seizes Assets of Customers Seeking Bankruptcy Protection
- Bankruptcy Lawyer Joel R. Spivack Named to SJ Magazine’s List of “Top Attorneys 2015”
- It’s Time to Play “What Kind of Home Is Right for You?”
- Ready to Take on a New Credit Card? Before You Charge Ahead, Know the Facts
- Credit Stopping You from Getting a Mortgage? You May Have Options
- Fannie Mae Finally Follows FHA by Lowering Mandatory Waiting Period for Mortgage Loans after Derogatory Credit Event
- Thinking About That Vacation House? Here Are Some Things to Consider
- Former Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Files for Bankruptcy
- Just a Few New Reasons to Buy a Home in Cherry Hill
- FICO Unveils Pilot Program for Consumers with Low & Zero Credit Scores
- Older Americans Increasingly Vulnerable to Foreclosure
- Out-of-Network Medical Costs a Recurring Nightmare for Many New Jersey Residents
- Should I Stay or Should I Go? Making the Decision to Sell Your New Jersey Home
- Partridge Family Star David Cassidy’s Home Goes up for Auction after Bankruptcy
- New Jersey’s Foreclosure Mediation Program May Be Your Best Shot at Avoiding Foreclosure and Bankruptcy
- For Bankrupt Seniors, Life Can Begin at 65
- A Stranger in the House: Why It’s Important to Know EVERYTHING about a Home before Buying It
- Two Career Paths with Surprisingly High Bankruptcy Rates
- Credit Stopping You from Obtaining a Mortgage? You May Have Options
- Want a Quality Home with Manageable Property Taxes? Consider Camden County
- Now May Be the Time to Buy a Home in South Jersey
- Looking to Sell Your Home? Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Curb Appeal
- Busted Robocall System Shines Light on Predatory Debt Collection Practices
- Short Sales: Great Opportunity or Major Headache?
- In Credit Card Debt? You Are Not Alone
- Is a Consolidation Loan Right for You?
- Time for a Home Inspection? Now is When the Negotiation Really Begins
- How to Prevent a Homebuyer’s Nightmare
- Bankruptcy – It Can Happen to Anyone; Just Ask the NFL
- Eyeing that South Jersey Fixer-Upper? Make Sure You Have Good Lawyer
- What’s a Good Credit Score – and Why Does it Matter?
- Cherry Hill: The Darling of Real Estate Developers
- In the Military? Yes, You Can File for Bankruptcy Protection
- Drowning In Debt? Don’t Do This!
- Don’t Just Walk Away: Common Reasons Why Real Estate Deals Go South
- A Waiting Game: Statute of Limitations May Allow Thousands of Homeowners to Avoid Foreclosure
- Two Mortgages Under Water? Hope May Be on the Horizon
- Reaffirmation Agreements May Save Your Credit and Allow You to Keep Your Belongings
- Will NJ’s Falling Unemployment Rate Impact the Real Estate Market?
- When is Bankruptcy a Good Idea for Senior Citizens?
- When It Comes to Getting a NJ Real Estate Deal, It Pays to Read the Papers
- South Jersey Home Sellers Can Overcome Winter Weather Blues: Clear the Snow!
- Five Ways to Reduce Family Stress During Bankruptcy
- Looking for Peace of Mind as Well as Real Estate? Consider South Jersey
- Bankruptcy Statistics Drop, but that Doesn’t Mean Much for Those in Debt
- My South Jersey Landlord is a Slumlord! How Can I Report Him?
- Mortgage Foreclosures Have Statutes of Limitations
- Signs Point to Vibrant Spring Real Estate Market in South Jersey
- Affordable Living in New Jersey?
- My Bankruptcy Was Denied, Now What?
- When is a Short Sale Right for You?
- The Best Bankruptcy Tip You Can Get: Chill Out
- When Can You Turn Back from an Agreement to Buy a House?
- When Credit Counseling Does More Bad than Good
- Ready to Improve Your Property? Do It Legally
- Why You Need a Lawyer to Negotiate Debt with Creditors
- Getting a Loan after an NJ Bankruptcy: Is It Even Possible?
- Can They Take Your House? What Is Eminent Domain?
- Facing Foreclosure? Find Out How You May Be Able to Keep Your Home
- It’s Difficult to Measure the Emotional Toll Of Bankruptcy
- The Silver Lining: The Positive Aspect of South Jersey Foreclosure Stats
- Been Scammed or Illegally Evicted by a Bad Landlord? You’re Not Alone!
- New Jersey Has the Highest Rate of Mortgage Foreclosures in the United States
- When Is the Best Season to Sell Your House? Spring? Nope!
- Senior Citizens Facing Mounting Debt Have Options
- Buyer Beware: Appraisers May Be Inflating Home Values
- Why You Need to Go Through Pre-Bankruptcy Credit Counseling
- New Jersey Real Estate Bounce Back: It’s Going to Take Time
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