A Deeper Look at Medical Bankruptcy Bankruptcy is a big decision to make as it can save you from financial ruin. If you're thinking about filing for bankruptcy due to your medical debt , you should take a deeper look and review the pros and cons of filing bankruptcy. The first thing to realize is [...]
How to Rebuild Credit After Bankruptcy Many people avoid bankruptcy because they have heard the stories of how bankruptcy stays on your credit report for 7-10 years. They believe that this will ruin any chances of ever having a good credit score. Untrue. In fact when you file bankruptcy and receive your immediate debt relief you [...]
Considering filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Texas? You may have several questions about how the process works and how it will affect your financial future. Many people assume that filing for bankruptcy will cost them everything they own, but there are in fact several protections available to help filers keep more of their [...]
What can you lose in a credit card lawsuit? Debt can grow out of control for a variety of reasons. An extended illness, a visit to the ER, or a loss of a job can saddle you with debt you can’t repay overnight. Add to this student loans, unsecured debts and mortgage for more than [...]
What are your options when being sued by a debt collector? Being sued a debt collector or creditor can be stressful and intimidating. If you are facing a creditor lawsuit, don’t despair. Letters and phone calls from collectors may leave you feeling down and like a second rate citizen. You’re not. Some collectors — violating [...]
If I Am Being Sued by a Creditor Can Bankruptcy Get Rid of the Lawsuit? Getting rid of a lawsuit in bankruptcy depends on a few factors. One of the main factors includes determining if the liability associated with it is dischargeable. Sometimes a debtor may receive a lawsuit or learn of being sued and ignore [...]
Using Bankruptcy to Stop Credit Card Collections Can Bankruptcy Stop Credit Card Collections? Bankruptcy CAN stop collection attempts from credit card companies that include lawsuits or other forms of legal action. The automatic stay offers protection from collection attempts and stays in place until your case is completed. The stay goes into effect when you file bankruptcy, either Chapter [...]
When you file for bankruptcy, you immediately qualify for an automatic stay against creditor actions. This includes landlords evictions. Depending on why you’re being evicted, the automatic stay can buy you significant time to either come up with money or move out of your rental without being forced out by your landlord. In this article, [...]
How Does The Automatic Stay Help Those Filing for Bankruptcy Filing bankruptcy can be an intimidating decision. But, did you know that there are various tools that can protect you during the process? In fact, one of the most beneficial tools for those filing bankruptcy is the automatic stay. The automatic stay is a part [...]
Social Security And Taxes Many senior citizens preparing for retirement may not realize that their Social Security income could be taxable under certain conditions. When determining whether Social Security income is taxable the government uses a formula that calculates the taxable amount. Basically when a senior citizen's income from other sources, such as a 401K [...]
