Dealing with financial problems can be one of the most difficult challenges you’ll ever face. Not only is it overwhelming, it can also create long-term consequences. One of the reasons for this is your credit score. A single financial misstep or unexpected medical event can stain your credit, and even if you get things back […]
Medical issues are one of the most common reasons people file for bankruptcy. In most cases, health emergencies arise unexpectedly and throw a person’s life into turmoil, which includes their finances. Other people experience long-term health issues, and while they might feel as if they have a handle on things initially, over the course of […]
If you’ve been dealing with financial challenges for an extended period of time, chances are you’ve considered bankruptcy. Most people who have fallen behind on their debts to the point they are receiving phone daily phone calls from creditors have at least wondered if bankruptcy could improve their situation. And most people find, with just […]
One of the primary concerns people have when filing for bankruptcy is whether or not doing so will affect their credit score. The truth is it will impact your credit score and initially, that impact will be negative. However, and this might come as a surprise to a lot of people, bankruptcy ultimately helps you […]
Many people rely on social security benefits to pay their bills. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to make ends meet, even when you’re receiving regular SS payments. This is especially true if you experience a medical emergency or other financial crisis that was unexpected. If you find yourself considering bankruptcy and you’re curious how filing […]
Bankruptcy is one of the best options available if you’re experiencing serious financial struggles. It can provide you with relief from debts by organizing a manageable payment plan or by discharging the debts so you are no longer obligated to pay them. Filing for bankruptcy stops creditors from pursuing you for repayment of a debt […]
Owning a home is part of the American dream and losing that home through foreclosure is a nightmare. Mortgage foreclosure is one of the worst things that can happen to a person. Thankfully, there are things you can do if foreclosure is a possibility on the horizon. Actions you take and decisions you make can […]
Despite millions of Americans struggling with student loan debt and a good deal of them defaulting on or at risk for defaulting on their loan payments, bankruptcy provides little assistance when it comes to getting the situation under control – with a few exceptions. Though it’s difficult to eliminate student loan debts in bankruptcy, it […]
Help! I Changed My Mind and I Want to Withdraw My Bankruptcy Filing for bankruptcy is a great way to pull yourself out of a dire financial situation. Unfortunately, if done incorrectly, though, bankruptcy just creates more chaos. This is often the case for people who choose to file without the support and guidance of […]
America is filled with people who have debt, but America also offers more resources to deal with debt than many other countries. This is great news for anyone who has accumulated debt at any point during their time living in the United States. There are plenty of ways someone who is not a citizen can […]
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