How do you know if you qualify for insolvency? According to the IRS, a taxpayer is insolvent when your total liabilities exceed your total assets. What does this mean for someone who has already settled their debts? The forgiven debt may be excluded as income under the “insolvency” exclusion. Normally, a taxpayer is not required to include forgiven debts in income to the extent that the taxpayer is […]
Have you thought about saving for your retirement? Do you regularly save for it or have you not been able to think about it due to a tight budget? If you haven’t been able to afford putting money away, there are ways to get on track to start saving for your retirement.
When choosing to work with any company and take advantage of their services, it is important to know the business is one you can trust. How do you determine this factor? PCS Debt Relief reveals one important factor that can help you determine the trustworthiness of a business.
Admitting that you need help can be hard for some people and it can be even harder to ask for help when you’re in debt. How can you achieve financial stability? How could you possibly reclaim your life on your own? Are there debt relief options that are right for me? How do I know I can trust another company to get me out of debt? The questions are endless, but they shouldn’t have to […]
If you are seeking a mortgage loan or major financing, you may have heard the term DTI used. This is your Debt-to-Income ratio and it can affect your eligibility for loans. The ratio is determined by dividing your total monthly debt payments by your total monthly income after taxes and deductions. Lenders prefer your DTI to be around 43-47% max. This tells lenders you are not that great of a risk for defaulting on the […]
Each year, as taxpayers, we receive a portion of what we are owed from federal and state tax refunds. This refund can help those in financial hardships recover quickly, as most refunds are deposited 21 days after you file your claim to the IRS. This refund can also serve as a bonus to repay yourself if you are ready to take a vacation or want to make a special purchase for yourself.
Your refund can be […]
Why you filed bankruptcy is your business. What happens after filing bankruptcy and your evaluation of what lead you to do so that can help your future financial goals.
Choosing to file bankruptcy is a personal decision.
Again, your reasons are unique to you.
When you are faced with a financial nightmare and aren’t sure what options you have, our credit advisors can help you determine your best option. This solution might be credit counseling, debt settlement, or applying for reduced monthly payments and lower interest rates with your creditors. The preferred method of eliminating debt is often debt settlement, but you must be eligible for this program. That leads us to the question, “Am I qualified for debt […]
The word “debt” sounds as heavy as it feels. And it doesn’t matter if you’re under a mountain or a small mound of it.
Eliminating debt is one thing. Staying out of debt is another.
Each can have a lot to do with your perspective or your mindset about it.
Financial writer, Holly Johnson reminds that getting free from debt isn’t that you’re “…smarter or better than people who just can’t seem to get out of debt; very […]
We all know that credit cards impact your credit score. But there are so many unknowns when it comes to how to use them to your advantage. Opening a line of credit is one of the easiest ways to begin establishing a credit history. But, applicant beware as there are some things to consider first.
How many credit cards is the right amount? A healthy number of credit lines (including credit cards) is anywhere from 11 […]
