The medical bill debt crisis faced by many Americans is a growing problem with no relief in sight, including here in Arkansas. Consumer bankruptcy filers often cite medical debt as their primary problem. There are generally two types of patients having trouble with...
Month: August 2016
Bankruptcy filings are higher in some states, including Arkansas
Although bankruptcy filings were at a low percentage of the population last year, the signs of heavy credit card use, increasing medical bills and rising prices portend an increase next year. Interestingly, it is also true that bankruptcy filings in certain states and...
Trial begins in manslaughter case against judge in baby???s death
Picking a jury in a controversial criminal case in Arkansas or elsewhere can be a frustrating exercise. It is also a critical stage where the verdict may be cast in cement before the actual trial even begins. Arkansas and other states try to assure the elimination of...
Debt management plan can be inferior to filing bankruptcy
Nonprofit consumer credit counselors play a useful part in the debt relief industry in Arkansas and nationwide. They are generally honest players in a sector that includes fraud, deception and greedy scams meant to benefit a so-called debt relief company and not the...