An Offer in Compromise is a deal where the IRS agrees that you will not have to pay the full amount of taxes you owe.
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Last Reviewed: 7/2/21
For years, credit card companies have marketed directly to students on college campuses, offering t-shirts, free meals, and other freebies, to encourage them to apply for credit card accounts. But since the Federal Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act became law last February, students are now much less likely to face this scenario.
Whether you use credit cards, a debit card, or cash, it’s easy to overspend during the holidays. Consumers are constantly bombarded by advertising this time of year and feel pressured to meet their families’ or friends’ expectations. There are so many ways to spend -- on gifts, entertainment, decorations, travel, and shipping. Consumers often don’t realize how much they’ve spent until they’ve gone too far.
Learn about how to buying, owning, and repaining a car in Delaware.
Buying A New Car
A new car is second only to a home as the most expensive purchase many consumers make. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, the average price of a new car sold in the United States is $30,000. That’s why it’s important to know how to make a smart deal.
Eviction is the removal of a tenant from rental property by the landlord. This guide will help you understand your rights and options as a tenant.
What happens when you violate a lease or landlord-tenant code
Most leases include rules and promises by the tenant. Some examples are:
a promise to not make noise that disturbs the neighbors
or a promise not to run a business out of the house without the landlord’s permission.
In Delaware, a mortgage is a lien against the property granted by the home owner to the lender to secure an obligation to pay the note. The note is a written promise to pay a debt (the loan). When we use the word mortgage, it will generally mean both the mortgage and the note. When you fail to make required payments on your mortgage, your mortgage will be in default. Once you are in default, the lender can start foreclosure proceedings, and you could lose your house if you have no defenses. You will probably receive notices from the lender and/or the court related to foreclosure.