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Managing Debt: Parent Co-Signing Loans

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI talking about parents co-signing loans.

2013 Buzzie Award For Best Lawyer

Thank you for voting me as the best Lawyer in York County. It is a joy to serve the wonderful communities of Rock …

Is It Always Best to Handle a Foreclosure Through Bankruptcy?

Many bankruptcy sites and forums emphasize the importance of the automatic stay in bankruptcy, especially when it comes to foreclosures. These sites …

Bankruptcy – Top 10 Mistakes To Avoid

1. Waiting Too Long It is human nature to put off unpleasant events like bankruptcy. No one wants to file bankruptcy. Waiting …

Top 10 Bankrupt Athletes

Athletes make millions of dollars these days. Unfortunately, most of them have no financial skills and if they are not smart with …

10 Reasons Why Bankruptcy Mandatory Mortgage Mediation Can Be Successful

On February 25, 2013, effective April 1, 2013, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida entered Administrative Order …

Your Options When it Comes to Consolidating Student Loans

The subject of student loans has been in the news lately since the interest rates on Subsidized Stafford student loans will double …

Is It Better to File a Single or Joint Bankruptcy Petition?

If you’re married and thinking about filing for bankruptcy, you need to consider whether you and your spouse should file separately or …

How Your Property is Affected by a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

If you have property that you want to keep after bankruptcy, such as a home or car, you may find that a …

Top 5 Reasons Why People Go Bankrupt

The bankruptcy statistics in America are alarming. The past few decades have seen a dramatic rise in the number of people that …

Managing Debt: Medical Bills Debt

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about medical bills debt.

Managing Debt: Do you have to pay your HOA?

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information paying your HOA.

Managing Debt: Debt Consolidation

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about debt consolidation.

Managing Debt: Debt Consolidators

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about debt consolidators.

Managing Debt: How Much Should You Spend on Vacation?

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about vacation spending.

Bankruptcy Basics: When Should You Throw In the Towel?

Janel Atlas – Oct 2007 Bankruptcy is a scary proposition. The word “bankruptcy” …

Top 10 Misconceptions About Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy law is complex and takes time to master. A basic understanding of the Bankruptcy Code and its principles is essential for …

Managing Debt: Problems When Starting a Business

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about problems when starting a business.

Managing Debt: Debt Collection

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about debt and collections.

Managing Debt: Small Business Tax Filing

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about small business tax filing.

Managing Debt: Building Credit for Teenagers

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about building credit for teenagers.

Managing Debt: Cancellation & Abandonment of Debt

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about cancellation and abandonment of debt.

Managing Debt: How To Spend Your Tax Return

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about how to spend your tax return.

Managing Debt: Earning Statistics for South Carolina

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about earning statistics for South Carolina.

Managing Debt: The Economy’s Effect on Small Businesses

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about the economy’s effect on small businesses.

Managing Debt: Closing Credit Cards Can Hurt Your Score - Part 2

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about closing credit cards can hurt your credit score.

Managing Debt: Closing Credit Cards Can Hurt Your Score - Part 1

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about closing credit cards can hurt your credit score.

Chapter 7 – 341 Hearing

This is the hearing we have discussed. The 341 hearings are held in Columbia or Spartanburg. Most …

Courthouse Addresses

341 Hearings for York, Chester and Lancaster are held at this courthouse: U.S. Trustee’s Office Room 557 Strom Thurmond …

Chapter 13 – 341 Hearing

This is the hearing we have discussed. The 341 hearings are held in Columbia or Spartanburg. Most are held at the Strom …

Managing Debt: Dealing With Multiple Student Loans

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about dealing with multiple student loans.

Managing Debt: Paying Back Student Loans

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about paying back student loans.

Managing Debt: Credit Card Debt for the Deceased

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about credit card for the deceased.

Managing Debt: When Debt Becomes a Problem

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about when debt becomes a problem.

Managing Debt: Going to College

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about going to college.

Managing Debt: Used Cars

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about used cars.

Managing Debt: Debt is Inevitable

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about debt is inevitable.

Managing Debt: Credit Card Usage Going Down

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about credit card usage going down.

Managing Debt: Lessons from the Great Recession

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about lessons from the great recession.

Managing Debt: Scams from Debt Collectors

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about scams from debt collectors.

Managing Debt: Not All Loans are Created Equal

Lee O’Steen weekly radio show on WRHI discussing information about not all loans are created equal.