During August 2018, one in every 1,456 homes in Ohio received a foreclosure filing, according to RealtyTrac.com. This was worse than the national average of 1 in every 1,882 homes, and placed Ohio just outside the top 10 states … [Read more...] about What Happens to Unclaimed Funds After an Ohio Foreclosure?
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Should I use my retirement savings to pay down debts in Ohio?
Should You Use Your Retirement Savings to Pay Off Debt? When you're in a financial bind, it can be tempting to think about all of the assets you have and how you can use them to support you in the short term. This is especially … [Read more...] about Should I use my retirement savings to pay down debts in Ohio?
Income Guidelines to Qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Ohio
Updated June 1, 2016. There's no way around it - dealing with debt is just plain hard. But there are a number of ways to handle it and get your financial health back on track. One of those ways is bankruptcy. It allows … [Read more...] about Income Guidelines to Qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Ohio
Death Of A Spouse: What Happens To Your Debt When You Die?
Dealing with the death of a spouse is difficult enough even without the financial issues involved - like the debt you spouse left behind. Managing debt while grieving can seem insurmountable. Many surviving spouses must learn how … [Read more...] about Death Of A Spouse: What Happens To Your Debt When You Die?
Foreclosed Home Sold for More than Owed — Now What?
Last updated May 14, 2018. You've fallen behind on your mortgage and now your home is in foreclosure. At the sheriff's sale, the bank will try to sell the home for as much as it can get. If it sells for less than you owe, you … [Read more...] about Foreclosed Home Sold for More than Owed — Now What?
The Big Ohio Bankruptcy List
Last updated Aug. 31, 2017. If you're considering filing for bankruptcy, if you're struggling with debt and wondering what your options are, or if you're just curious about the bankruptcy process and rules in Ohio, then you've … [Read more...] about The Big Ohio Bankruptcy List