Divorce and Bankruptcy

Divorce and Bankruptcy: Divorce is painful and can leave us in financial ruins. We are often clouded with emotion and are unable to make sound financial decisions that will protect us. Make sure to hire someone who is thinking practically and not emotionally. If filing for bankruptcy is necessary, than proper means must be taken [...]

Hiding From Debt Won’t Make It Go Away.

Ignoring or Hiding From Debt Won't Make It Go Away, it will only make them worse. Nobody-ever-forgets-a-debt. Especially not creditors. If you are facing legal action do not procrastinate. Often, even when people are in danger of foreclosure or car repossession, or are being sued, or are having their wages garnished – even then, they do [...]

How To Handle Enormous Debt Load Right After Receiving Your College Degree.

Enormous Debt : More than ever, young adults are being saddled with an enormous amount of debt right after they earn their college degree. They spend the rest of their twenties giving a sizable portion back to the University who just won a bowl game and is hardly hurting for cash. Meanwhile, you're a twenty [...]

Can I File For Bankruptcy More Than Once?

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy : Did you know that you can file for bankruptcy more than once? Sometimes, we find ourselves in the hole again through circumstances beyond our control. There are options if you should find yourself in need of debt relief. There are two common types of bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. You [...]

Understanding The Benefits Of Bankruptcy.

Benefits Of Bankruptcy Many people are afraid of bankruptcy. The very word sends shivers down their spine. It’s the financial world’s scarlet “a”. That’s a general misconception held by many. Filing for bankruptcy is often times a beneficial experience when one is saddled with insurmountable death. People worry about it showing up on their credit [...]

How Credit Card Use Can Affect Your Bankruptcy

If you plan on filing for bankruptcy, you need to understand how credit card use can affect your bankruptcy. It is never a good idea to run up credit cards immediately beforehand. While it may be tempting, using your credit cards directly before filing for bankruptcy can lead to complications that include not being able [...]

The Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt

The type of debt you have plays an important role in what happens if you default on a loan. There are two types of debt. Secured and unsecured debt. Secured Debt is any debt that is backed by some sort of physical property, such as a car loan or a mortgage. The car loan is [...]

Don’t Let The Holidays Jeopardize Your Bankruptcy

If your New Year's resolution is to file for bankruptcy, there are some steps you should take to prevent the holidays jeopardize your bankruptcy. One of the greatest mistakes that people make during the holidays is over spending. It's very easy to become wrapped up in the season of giving, however your trustee won't appreciate [...]

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