If you owe money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you are not alone. According to a report cited by Investopedia, Americans collectively owe more than $130 billion in back taxes, fees, and penalties to the federal government. Digging oneself out of tax debt can be difficult, especially in the current economic environment. The good… [Continue Reading]
Business Debt and Partnerships: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself
If you are considering starting a business with anyone else, you must protect yourself. Even if you trust your business partner implicitly, no one can ever know what the future may hold. Taking the time to protect oneself now will pay off immensely in the future. You and your partner(s) may need to secure financing… [Continue Reading]
What Does it Mean When Your Debt is Sent to Collections?
If a debt goes unpaid for a long period of time, it can be sent to collections. This usually means that the debt owed is written off by the original creditor and sold to a collection agency. At the time the original creditor sells the debt, the debtor’s credit is negatively affected because the unpaid… [Continue Reading]
What Happens to My Debt After I Die?
When a person dies, his or her debt does not always die, too. This can be a major concern for a person with a large amount of debt and who does not want his or her heirs to inherit this debt upon his or her death. The person may own few assets and not want… [Continue Reading]
