According to the American Farm Bureau, farm bankruptcies increased by nearly 20 percent last year, with 595 family farms filing Chapter 12 bankruptcy petitions, 27 of which were located in Iowa. In fact, farm bankruptcies in Iowa have reached their…
When a creditor needs to take a debtor to court in order to have a debt repaid, the difficult part is not necessarily over. While winning a civil case in court against a debtor can be a relief for a…
Driving in Iowa in the winter can be sketchy at times. When visibility is impaired and road conditions are poor due to snow and ice, though, the risk of being in a crash is even greater. The risk of being…
The leading cause of death among American teenagers is motor vehicle accidents. Most car collisions involving teens are preventable, but many young drivers ignore safety rules, putting themselves and other motorists at risk. Each year, nearly 2,400 teenagers aged 16-19…
The holiday season is fun, but no one can deny the fact that it is also a stressful time of year. For those with financial struggles, the holiday season almost always means digging themselves deeper into debt. So, does it…