Many people in the Houston area suffered major financial setbacks in 2020. For example, they may have been furloughed for a period of time only to come back to work at reduced hours, or they may have lost their jobs altogether. These setbacks may have caused them to...
The ability to multitask may be a positive trait in the home or in the workplace but there is one situation in which multitasking should never be attempted: while you are driving. Motorists in the Houston area are tasked with the duty of driving with due care....
Most Texans have undoubtedly heard about the 100-car pile-up on I-35 near Houston on Feb. 11. The weather was unspeakably bad, and most people simply attributed the accident to an unfortunate confluence of adverse weather conditions and rush hour traffic. More...
When residents of Houston file a petition in bankruptcy, they expect to have most of their debts declared uncollectible. Why, then, would a person consider reaffirming any of those debts? The reasons are mostly practical, but the help to be obtained from this choice...
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is one of the common forms of bankruptcy proceedings that individuals use to get out from under their insurmountable debts. The hallmark of Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the repayment plan. This plan is crafted by the debtor with approval from the...
Slip and fall accidents are common. A Houston resident may struggle to get through the day without catching their foot on a loose rug or stumbling over a broken step in their home. These minor and self-caused incidents can result in injuries, but victims rarely have...
There are many vehicles on the roads in and around Houston every day. There are also different types of vehicles on the roads. People may drive sedans, SUVs, pick-up trucks, motorcycles, delivery vans, tractor-trailer trucks and other types of vehicles. The drivers of...
There are many different types of items that people purchase in Houston. Some may me small items for daily life and some can be major purchases like a home or cars. Some of the purchases can be made with the money that people have on in their accounts, but the bigger...
There were 36,650 traffic fatalities in this country in 2018. Texas plays a major part in deadly motor vehicle accidents because it tied for third as the state with the worst drivers in 2020, according to Car Insurance Comparison researchers. National rankings Texas...
Rising consumer debt and record high unemployment have left many consumers with the inability to keep up with their bills. Bankruptcy can provide a fresh start for many consumers. But debtors may face consequences after bankruptcy. Apartment rentals Renting an...