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A Brief Overview of Bankruptcy
What is bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is a form of debt relief provided by the federal government. It is not the end of the road, but merely a way out. What happens when I file Continue Reading …
2 Tips on Managing Your Credit Rating With Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy seems like the end of the line for most people. No more American Dream, it's gone. This isn't true! Despite a bankruptcy on your record, the likelihood of obtaining credit isn't Continue Reading …
4 Reasons Why an Attorney is a Must
Bankruptcy law is very complex and even many general practices have difficulties in keeping up to date with new laws. With the somewhat recent Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Continue Reading …
3 Ways to Assess Your Spending
Going into as well as coming out of a bankruptcy requires complete knowledge of your current debt situation. The devil is in the details, and any lax in monitoring your daily spending could Continue Reading …
How to File for Bankruptcy
Keeping Property Secured by Collateral
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - Keeping Property Secured by Collateral One of the reasons bankruptcy is intimidating is due to the possibility of losing property - no one wants to lose their home Continue Reading …
Bankruptcy Filing Costs
Bankruptcy cost money, and depending on how sure you want to be during your process (go the trecherous journey alone or have an expert guide you through) it can cost more, and often does, Continue Reading …
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in a Nutshell
Chapter 13 bankruptcy consists of setting up debt repayment plans over the course of 3 to 5 years. During this time, you make payments you can afford (setup in the plan) to a trustee who Continue Reading …
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in a Nutshell
Thanks to the 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA), filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is now much more difficult. Chapter 7 deals with liquidation under the Continue Reading …
Bankruptcy Questions
Will filing for bankruptcy eliminate all debt?
Bankruptcy is a solution to financial ruin but it doesn't eliminate everything. Many people mistakenly think that bankruptcy eliminates their legal obligations to pay back their debt - while Continue Reading …
What Property Can You Keep if You File for Bankruptcy?
Federal Exemptions Federal bankruptcy exemptions are generally updated every three years - the last of which was in 2010. If you are married and filing a joint petition - you may be allowed Continue Reading …
Should You File for Bankruptcy?
Debt can be a good thing, but when mismanaged and left to grow it makes life very difficult. Resolving debt can be a long and difficult road - bankruptcy shouldn't be considered until Continue Reading …
Can I File For Bankruptcy Without An Attorney?
While corporations require an attorney to file for bankruptcy, individuals may represent and file for bankruptcy themselves. Filing without an attorney - commonly called pro se - is possible Continue Reading …
Why Bankruptcy?
Stop Being Bullied
Stop being bullied by debt collectors, credit card firms and the negative stigma many seem to think is associated with bankruptcy. You aren't alone - there is a road to recovery. Continue Reading …
Understanding the Advantages of Bankruptcy
Many fear bankruptcy for the perceived social stigma, the fear of public records and of job loss but these fears are all unfounded. Most employers do not even seek out information from Continue Reading …
Bankruptcy Doesn’t Mean Financial Ruin
The b word doesn't have to scare you anymore. Financial ruin is terrifying for anyone but there is a way out - bankruptcy. Take a long at some common bankruptcy myths and understand that Continue Reading …
Why Bankruptcy?
You are not alone!The reasons for bankruptcy can happen fast and come unexpectedly. No one plans for it but you aren't alone - thousands of people file for bankruptcy each day, and the Continue Reading …
