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Should I Refinance a Student Loan I Can’t Discharge in Bankruptcy?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

May 28th, 2021

Debt Relief, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy, Student Loan Debt

Student loan debt is overwhelming many people. Could refinancing be the answer to help you avoid bankruptcy if your student loans are unaffordable? Does bankruptcy clear student loans or will you be no better off than you are right now after filing? If you’ve already filed, but it did very little to ease your student […]

Tags: bankruptcy discharge debts, consolidating student loans, Does bankruptcy clear student loan, Student Loan Debt, student loan debt discharge

Can Student Loan Consolidation Help You Avoid Bankruptcy?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

May 27th, 2021

Debt Relief, Personal Bankruptcy, Student Loan Debt

One of the most common questions people have when they consider bankruptcy is “can student debt be discharged in bankruptcy?” In most cases, the answer is “no.” However, there are other things you can do to improve your financial situation when you have significant student loan debt and you’re considering bankruptcy. Here’s what you need […]

Tags: can student debt be discharged in bankruptcy, student loan bankruptcy lawyer, Student Loan Consolidation, Student Loan Debt

Could There Be Changes on the Horizon for How Student Loan Debt is Handled in Bankruptcy?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

May 25th, 2021

Debt Relief, Personal Bankruptcy, Student Loan Debt

If you’re wondering how to file for bankruptcy for student loan debt or you’re wondering if bankruptcy can help you with student loans, read on to learn about upcoming changes to bankruptcy law that could help. Those facing crushing student loan debt aren’t alone. Students and graduates across the country are dealing with five- and […]

Tags: how to file bankruptcy for student loan debt, student loan attorney, Student Loan Debt, student loan law firm, student loan lawyer

Does Bankruptcy Clear Student Loan Debt?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

May 24th, 2021

Debt Relief, Personal Bankruptcy, Student Loan Debt

Many people considering bankruptcy wonder “Does bankruptcy clear student loan debt?” Until recently, that answer was almost always “no.” But a recent court ruling this past September could change how bankruptcy courts deal with student loan debt. The ruling comes from the US Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit Court in the case McDaniel […]

Tags: bankruptcy and student loan debt, Does Bankruptcy Clear Student Loan Debt, Student Loan Debt, student loan debt attorney, student loan discharge, student loan lawyer

Will Student Loans Force You Into Bankruptcy? Here’s How a Student Loan Bankruptcy Attorney in Florida Can Help

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

May 21st, 2021

Debt Relief, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy, Student Loan Debt

If you’re struggling with student loan debt and not sure what comes next, a student loan bankruptcy attorney in Florida can help you. Bankruptcy likely won’t discharge your student loan obligations, but filing frees up money to put toward your loan payments. It’s also possible to better manage your loan payments when filing for Chapter […]

Tags: bankruptcy for student loan debt, student loan bankruptcy attorney florida, Student Loan Debt, student loan debt options, Student Loan Forgiveness

Have You Received a Letter from the IRS About a Tax Debt? Here’s What You Should Know Before Responding

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

May 14th, 2021

Debt Collection, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

Here’s what you need to know if the IRS has contacted you about tax debt. Every year the IRS contacts people regarding their income tax status. There are few things as daunting as having the IRS contact you. Most people assume it means they’re getting audited or they’ve done something wrong. In reality, the IRS […]

Tags: bankruptcy and taxes, bankruptcy tax debt, income tax, IRS, Tax Debt

Here’s How You Can Rebuild Your Credit

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Apr 25th, 2021

Credit Recovery, Credit Score, Debtor Rights, Personal Bankruptcy

How do you repair this damage and rebuild your credit after filing for bankruptcy? Many people believe that filing for bankruptcy destroys your credit forever. This is a myth. Bankruptcy affects your credit, but the initial impact doesn’t last forever. The damage bankruptcy causes is your “credit rock bottom” and from there you build upward. […]

Tags: credit after bankruptcy, credit card management, raising your credit score, rebuild your credit, using credit

How Can You Practice Smart Credit Card Management after Bankruptcy?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Apr 24th, 2021

Credit Card Debt, Credit Recovery, Credit Score, Personal Bankruptcy

How can you learn better credit card management after bankruptcy? Using credit after bankruptcy is an intimidating experience for many people. If credit cards were the reason they got into financial trouble in the past, they might prefer to avoid credit in the future. But not using credit at all after bankruptcy does very little […]

Tags: credit card management, Credit Cards, how to raise your credit score, improving your credit, managing credit

How Do You Improve Your Credit Score?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Apr 23rd, 2021

Credit Recovery, Credit Score, Personal Bankruptcy

How do you improve your credit score? Here’s what you need to know. Your credit score plays an important role in whether or not you’ll be approved for a loan. It also affects the terms of a loan. People with higher credit scores receive better terms, which means it costs less for them to borrow […]

Tags: credit recovery, Credit Score, how do you improve your credit score, raise your credit score, what's a good credit score

Does Bankruptcy Credit Counseling Work?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Apr 21st, 2021

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Credit Card Debt, Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy credit counseling helps you emerge from bankruptcy understanding credit management. People filing for bankruptcy must take two courses regarding credit and bankruptcy. The bankruptcy court requires these courses before granting the bankruptcy discharge. Your debt obligations stand until you provide proof to the court that you completed bankruptcy credit counseling and your other education […]

Tags: bankruptcy courses, Bankruptcy credit counseling, Bankruptcy Education, bankruptcy requirements, how to get debt discharged

Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

Should I Refinance a Student Loan I Can’t Discharge in Bankruptcy?

Can Student Loan Consolidation Help You Avoid Bankruptcy?

Could There Be Changes on the Horizon for How Student Loan Debt is Handled in Bankruptcy?

Does Bankruptcy Clear Student Loan Debt?

Will Student Loans Force You Into Bankruptcy? Here’s How a Student Loan Bankruptcy Attorney in Florida Can Help

Have You Received a Letter from the IRS About a Tax Debt? Here’s What You Should Know Before Responding

Here’s How You Can Rebuild Your Credit

How Can You Practice Smart Credit Card Management after Bankruptcy?

How Do You Improve Your Credit Score?

Does Bankruptcy Credit Counseling Work?

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