If you are struggling to pay your debts, you might consider Chapter 13 bankruptcy. You may already know that unlike Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you get to keep your assets. However, it might surprise you to know that filing for Chapter 13 may also reduce the total amount of...
Does bankruptcy stay on your record forever?
Every now and then, someone who could really benefit from bankruptcy says that they do not want to file because they’re afraid of having that black mark on their record forever. They worry that they won’t be able to buy a house, lease a car, get a new credit card,...
Bankruptcy is not a get out of jail free card
If you pull out the Monopoly board this Christmas, there is a good chance you will end up owing the bank money and have to watch as it takes away all of your property. For some of you, this may ring a little too close to home. The added expenses the holiday season...
What you should know if you’re considering Chapter 13 bankruptcy
You need to file for bankruptcy to get a fresh start with your finances. However, you don’t want to give up assets and property to pay off your debts as you do in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Instead, you just need for restructure your debt in to a workable repayment plan....
How will filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy impact your credit?
Most people already know that filing for bankruptcy will have an immediate, negative impact on their credit score and ability to secure future lines of credit. However, the exact impact of bankruptcy on your credit situation will vary depending on many factors. There...
Is your home or ranch exempt from liquidation in a bankruptcy?
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is arguably the most aggressive form of bankruptcy available to individuals dealing with unsustainable levels of debt. Without making an effort to repay their debts, individuals can theoretically discharge unsecured debt such as credit card...
What debts are eligible for discharge in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
When your personal debt levels become overwhelming, you may feel like you have no option other than to take drastic measures to regain financial solvency. Bankruptcy may only comes to mind when you have more debt than you can feasibly repay. Chapter 7 bankruptcy, in...