Individual Americans are not the only ones feeling the pinch of the recent economic downturn. Cities throughout America are also trying to figure out how to make it work. Many cities, especially in California, are contemplating filing for bankruptcy as a form of debt relief. Bankruptcy can prevent creditors from harassing the individual who filed,…
Continue reading ›It is a tough decision to make, but sometimes bankruptcy is the only viable option to overcome a high debt load. Stockton, California, has come to this difficult conclusion: its city council recently voted to seek bankruptcy protection. Many Sacramento households can relate to the needs of the city and its decision to seek debt…
Continue reading ›Like the rest of the country, California residents regularly seek advice for reducing credit card debt and weathering other financial challenges. The plan is typically to pay back debt now in order to have a strong financial future. When looking at ways to pay down debt, the first piece of advice is to spend less.…
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