Financial Struggles Most people think of financial struggles as something you experience mid-life. You have a home, a family, a job that pays a decent wage, and something unexpected comes along and turns your world upside down. You might lose your job or experience a medical problem or lose your spouse – all things that […]
There is a variety of issues that cause financial struggles, but in many cases, people who are considering bankruptcy fall into one of three bankruptcy scenarios. They over-extended and used credit to pay for things they could not afford otherwise; they were hit with an unexpected medical bill; or their circumstances resulted in their falling […]
Things to Know About Filing Bankruptcy Think you know everything there is to know about bankruptcy? If you have filed recently, that might be the case. However, if you are someone who has never considered bankruptcy but current financial struggles are getting to you, or you filed for bankruptcy many years ago and the money […]
One of the most devastating facts someone facing financial hardship will realize is that it is going to take money to get them out of their current predicament – money that will not go toward paying a single bill. If you have reached your wit’s end with finances and you are ready to file for […]
More and more these days, graduates are finishing their college careers deep in debt. Before they even join the job market, get married, buy a home, or start a family they are saddled with significant debt. Statistics also show young adults are accumulating wealth at a much slower pace than their parents are grandparents, due in […]
Saving money can be one of the best things you do to avoid further problems as you recover from bankruptcy. There is no denying things must chance after you file, but it is still possible to move in the right direction with your finances despite previous missteps. These five savings tips will help you get […]
Millions of Americans are living beyond their means, but many have no idea their financial situation is as bleak as it is. For some, things will turn around before they reach the crisis point. Perhaps they are saddled with student loan payments or they are in the midst of a job change. Unfortunately for some, […]
Bankruptcy seems as if it would be one of the most devastating things that could happen to a person financially, but the truth is bankruptcy is one of several options that fix financial turmoil. In many instances, it is the best option. One of the more important benefits of bankruptcy is how it affects foreclosure […]
Questions to Ask Bankruptcy Lawyer Bankruptcy can be one of the smartest financial decisions you ever make, but it is important you understand everything you can about the process before committing. Bankruptcy will affect your credit rating. In the case of Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will be obligated to commit to a repayment plan. To […]
The average person filing for bankruptcy has little concern over fraud, unless he or she intends to commit it. Most people find themselves in financial straits and opt for bankruptcy as a means of rebuilding their financial future. Unfortunately, even without ever intending to defraud in any way, a person filing for bankruptcy can be […]
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