Having and using a credit card is not inherently bad. Many Pennsylvania consumers use credit cards for added security when making purchases or to earn rewards points for making additional purchases. There are also downsides to using credit cards too, especially when...
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Be cautious concerning advice to settle credit card debt
When it comes to resolving debt, there is always plenty of well-meaning advice. Unfortunately, those making the suggestions will likely never have to face the consequences of a wrong decision.As one U.S. News article points out, the good news is that credit card debt...
An alternative to courtrooms
Citizens have rights and states have laws. Throughout history, we’ve looked to juries and judges to enforce them in court. However, court fees can add up and scheduling a hearing drags out the process.Now, mediation introduces a new way to solve legal issues...
Is tax time your time to file bankruptcy?
Typically, people around the country use tax time as an opportunity to file bankruptcy. In many cases, a tax refund can be used to pay for the bankruptcy.This year, however, due to new tax rules, many people who were planning to use their refunds to pay for a...
4 Things to buy to make driving safer
Newer vehicles sport automatic drive assist features that are making it safer for people to be on the road. If you have an older vehicle, you can still buy technology that will help make driving safer.Here a few easy ones to look into. CamerasYou may be able to...
Half of teens ride with distracted drivers and other key facts
You're a parent. You worry about your kids when they're not home. You still think of them, in some ways, as the little toddlers you had to follow around the house. They may be teens now, but your desire to protect them is the same.That's why it is important to know...
Chapter 13 bankruptcy and loan modification work well together
The protections of personal bankruptcy may not do much to help if you still can't quite afford your mortgage. Many people turn to bankruptcy at times when they worry about their ability to continue meeting financial obligations.Falling behind on credit card payments...
These fall driving dangers are commonplace in Pittsburgh
If you live in or around the Pittsburgh area, you know that the weather can change on a dime. Furthermore, when summer gives way to fall, everything changes for you as a driver.There are a variety of fall driving dangers to be aware of, with these six among the most...
Pickup hits elderly woman in parking lot, causing wrongful death
One of the most dangerous types of motor vehicle accidents in Cranberry Township and throughout Pennsylvania is one that involves a pedestrian. Pedestrians are completely vulnerable when there is a crash, and there can be debilitating injuries and fatalities. Often,...
Does disinheriting a child always start with a disagreement?
Maybe you have heard plenty of stories about people who got disinherited by their parents, and you see a common theme: It always begins some sort of disagreement.A child married someone the parents didn't approve of. The parents told the child to take a specific...