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Are There Student Loan Debt Payment Options? Yes – Usually
Student loan debt has become a hot topic for a couple of reasons. First, it impacts the financial welfare of many students and their families....
7 Steps To Improve Your Credit Score
Damaged credit can be both stressful and costly—but it can be repaired. As hopeless as your situation may seem, there are steps you can take to improve your credit score...
10 Tips to Guard Against ID Theft
It is estimated that as many as 16 million households fell victim to identity theft in 2012. This type of theft is the fastest growing financial crime in the...
Protecting Your Property with Bankruptcy Exemptions
The purpose of bankruptcy is, of course, to obtain a fresh start in life. Naturally, most folks would not receive that fresh start if they...
Can You Erase Income Tax Debt in Bankruptcy?
Paying taxes is often painful, but owing taxes that you’re unable to pay can be intolerable. Luckily, income tax debt can sometimes be erased in...
Bankruptcy and Student Loan Eligibility
With tuition and fees steadily on the rise, more and more people are forced to obtain student loans to pay for their education. Gone are...
How a Suggestion of Bankruptcy Can Provide Debt Relief
A suggestion of bankruptcy is a document filed in a Nebraska county or district court collection lawsuit. It provides notice to the court, the collection...
Do You Need a Gun Trust?
In rural Nebraska, gun ownership is not a controversial issue. The vast majority of us not only own firearms but also enjoy some type of recreational activity involving guns....
From Here to E-ternity: Including Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan
Consumers are spending an unprecedented amount of money buying things they will never actually touch. An estimated $4.5 billion was spent on e-books last year alone. No doubt billions...
Understanding How Nebraska’s Small Estate Affidavit Process Works
While I typically use this space to talk about estate planning, sometimes an estate is small enough that not much planning is needed. In fact,...
Is it Time to Review Your Estate Plan?
If you’ve completed an estate plan, good for you! You’ve recognized the importance of taking the necessary steps to ensure that your assets are transferred...
Don’t Fall for These Popular Scams
I wouldn’t scoff too much the next time you hear about a scam victim. We are all susceptible. I am not referring to the request...