Total personal household debt in the U.S. rose to a record-high $13.54 trillion in the last quarter of 2018, according to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. It marked the eighth straight quarter in which consumer …
Read More FiOS1 News interviewed Mr. Schwartz about the latest development in the ongoing contract dispute between Westchester County and Standard Amusements, LLC, the company that currently operates the famous but struggling Playland Amusement Park in Rye, New York. FIOS 1 …
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The Fair Isaac Corporation, the company that developed the FICO score, is rolling out a new credit score this year called “UltraFICO.” Experian, one of the three major credit reporting agencies, will distribute the credit score, according to USA Today. …
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What do Radio Shack, Toys “R” Us, and Circuit City all have in common? They all failed to keep pace in a high-tech consumer marketplace and recently went out of business. In 2019, several other major retailers are on the …
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Call us first! Michael H. Schwartz has been successfully helping people throughout Westchester County, Rockland County, Putnam County, the Hudson Valley and New York City area file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection for more than 40 years. We are second …
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In 2008, the housing market collapsed. The Great Recession began as this collapse created a tsunami effect throughout the entire American economy. In an eerie and very similar parallel to what happened in the 1920s that caused the stock market …
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Bankruptcy rates have tripled among older Americans since the early 1990s, according to a recent article in the New York Times. The number of people age 65 and over who are filing for bankruptcy has tripled since 1991. From February …
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Applying for a mortgage loan modification is a big decision that could have significant implications for your family’s financial future. When you are considering your options for getting your finances back on track, it is best to take stock of …
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For struggling homeowners, getting a mortgage loan modification can at first seem like a lifeline. Unfortunately for some, however, even the new, modified rate might be too much to pay, especially if further financial disaster strikes later on. I’m sure …
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With suicide rates on the rise* nationwide, it seems appropriate to stop for a moment and talk about this problem and what we can do about it. The warning signs of someone having suicidal thoughts can be hard to discern, …
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