On behalf of Helbing Law Office, LLC | Mar 14, 2014 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News
In an economy like that of Wisconsin and the United States, credit cards play an important role, offering convenience through cashless payments to make both major minor purchases. Nonetheless, consumers need to pay off their credit card debts each month to avoid debts...
On behalf of Helbing Law Office, LLC | Jan 31, 2014 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News
The numbers are in: for the last three years, the number of people filing for bankruptcy, including in Wisconsin, has gone down. There were just over 22,500 filings in the state in 2013, according to U.S. Bankruptcy Court records, a 9.5-percent decrease from 2012....
On behalf of Helbing Law Office, LLC | Dec 31, 2013 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News
Military service personnel, including those in Outagamie, Wisconsin, risk their lives to serve and protect our country. During deployment, however, these military personnel are at risk of accumulating credit card debt. According to a new survey conducted by the FINRA...
On behalf of Helbing Law Office, LLC | Nov 26, 2013 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News
Wisconsin residents know that holiday overspending using plastic leaves many people with substantial debt that can take years to pay off. The best way to deal with the problem is to understand the realities of credit card debt and make more informed decisions. Credit...
On behalf of Helbing Law Office, LLC | Oct 31, 2013 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News
While some Appleton, Wisconsin, residents are taking advantage of occasional sales at malls and different department stores, other people are saving up and waiting for Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving, often known as Black Friday in the retail world, is a day...
On behalf of Helbing Law Office, LLC | Oct 3, 2013 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News
In theory, at least, the recent economic crisis has ended, but if you tell that to the millions of Americans who have lost wealth and confidence in the future, you might not get much agreement. As the economy slowly recovers, people across the country would finally...
On behalf of Helbing Law Office, LLC | Sep 5, 2013 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News
Appleton and Outagamie County, Wisconsin, residents are among the 1.5 billion credit card users across the United States. The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act provides some protection to credit card users, the consumer still needs to use...
On behalf of Helbing Law Office, LLC | Aug 2, 2013 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News
For Appleton and Outagamie, Wisconsin, residents, receiving their first credit card can be very exciting. However, plastic money with all its perks and privileges also has its drawbacks. Taking credit cards for granted can cause mountainous bills that not only affect...
On behalf of Helbing Law Office, LLC | Jul 10, 2013 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News
The economic turn that many Americans experienced is a time for celebration as Americans begin to see the light at the end of the recession. The lessons learned about reducing debt during that time were life-saving and many Americans, including Appleton residents,...
On behalf of Helbing Law Office, LLC | Jun 7, 2013 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News
Many Wisconsin residents have felt the pain of credit card debt: tens of thousands of dollars racked up on multiple credit cards. Sometimes this happens due to unexpected expenses. Other times it happens due to a period of unemployment. Whatever the case, many former...
