Bankruptcy

Rumors spread like wildfire and there are plenty of bankruptcy stories to go around.  There are several myths you may need to debunk if you’re planning to file for bankruptcy. Here’s what you should know: Myth #1: You can only file one bankruptcy in life Truth: You...

Filing for bankruptcy is a form of financial reset. You can immediately stop aggressive collection activity and also discharge some of your debts, allowing you to establish a more streamlined and manageable household budget. Many people who file for bankruptcy are...

If you had it tough during the past few years, you may have hoped the lifting of restrictions would create opportunities that allowed you to get back on track with your debt payments. Yet, for many people, it turns out that was more fantasy than reality. Prices for...

If you owe any amount of money to someone, then you might dread opening up your mailbox or picking up the phone only to find that a debt collector is trying to contact you. It can be a daily hassle to try to keep the debt collector away, especially when you’re doing...

You miss a mortgage payment, and you know that you’re now in danger of foreclosure. You certainly don’t want to lose your home, but maybe things are out of your control. For instance, perhaps you recently lost your job or had a medical emergency, and that’s why you...

Bankruptcy can be a life-defining undertaking. However, if you want a positive outcome, it is important that you know what to do, and what NOT to do before and while declaring bankruptcy. It is not uncommon for consumers to try to skirt the law when filing for...

You may have heard many financial experts claiming that the United States is heading for a recession. Exactly how drastic this will be remains to be seen. The last time there was a recession was back around 2008, and it was a very serious financial event for a lot of...

Things have been pretty rough for you lately. Your marriage and your finances both ended up on the rocks at once. It’s an extremely unfortunate coincidence, but it can happen through no fault of your own. The off-the-charts anxiety and anguish that these situations...

If you are choking in debt and are not sure of a way out, you strongly need to consider declaring bankruptcy. Done right, bankruptcy can bring immeasurable relief and help you reset your finances. However, to realize the benefits of bankruptcy, it is important that...

It is unfortunate, but also true, that credit card debt can quickly add up and make it difficult for people to afford the normal necessities in everyday life. While credit cards can be helpful in emergencies and have some benefits over using cash, they can also come...