Bankruptcy Affects All Aspects of Your Life, Including the Money You’ve Saved over the Years. This is especially true if you’ve used any retirement savings, including a loan from a 401(k) plan, to help you avoid filing for bankruptcy. Sometimes, the last-ditch attempts you make to avoid filing don’t work out and you’re left dealing […]
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Post-Bankruptcy Actions in Florida to Help With Bankruptcy Success Bankruptcy is one of the best ways to make a fresh financial start. Many people who file for bankruptcy find it was their decision to file that turned their lives around and set them on a road to a much better life, financially and otherwise. Bankruptcy […]
Identity theft can be one of the most devastating events in a person’s life. It disrupts all aspects of life, especially those related to finances, and it is frustrating, confusing, and time-consuming. In most cases, identify theft issues can be resolved without taking any drastic measures. Every case is different, though. In some extreme instances, […]
If you feel as if you are drowning in credit card debt and you aren’t sure where to find relief, you aren’t alone. Credit card debt is one of the primary reasons people consider bankruptcy. The average American has between $15,000 and $20,000 worth of credit card debt and that number appears to be rising. […]
Though it might not happen to the world’s most famous universities, there are some colleges that go out of business. They might be purchased by another school or simply close their doors because of their own financial issues or other reasons. The most frequent colleges to go out of business are career training schools that […]
Paperwork and Filing for Bankruptcy in Florida Filing for bankruptcy sounds simple enough, but it’s actually a complicated legal proceeding that requires a great deal of organization. Unfortunately, if you fail to submit a document or you make a mistake on anything the court requires, it can result in the dismissal of your case. Not […]
It’s a sad fact that no matter who you are or what your struggles in life include, there are people out there looking to prey on you. Everyone is vulnerable in one way or another and being someone who has filed for bankruptcy is no exception. Financial predators want to take advantage of you and […]
Bankruptcy Post Filing Education and Counseling Requirements If you’ve begun the bankruptcy process you already know about the education requirements. In nearly every case, a person filing for bankruptcy is required to participate in credit counseling. Proof of participation is needed for the bankruptcy court to discharge your debts and if you fail to honor […]
Filing for Bankruptcy Filing for bankruptcy might make it seem as if your world has stopped, but the truth is it hasn’t. Life goes on, even after bankruptcy, and before you know it you’ll be thinking about your future and the opportunities that are ahead of you. As a matter of fact, many people opt […]
The 341 Meeting of Creditors can be one of the most intimidating aspects of filing for bankruptcy but it doesn’t need to be. Preparing for the meeting and knowing what to expect can put you at ease and ensure everything goes smoothly. What should you do before the meeting to make sure you aren’t caught […]