Amid the new Credit Card Act which limits the credit card issuer's most profitable practices, many credit card companies are looking for new ways to generate additional income. New credit card fees such as annual fees and new banking fees for checking account customers are just a couple of ideas that banks are implementing to [...]
When Creditors Challenge A Bankruptcy Filing While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a creditor may challenge a debtor's Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing. Reasons a Creditor Might Challenge a Bankruptcy Filing Below are some of the most common reasons a creditor might challenge a bankruptcy filing: The creditor has noticed that the [...]
When a debtor files for bankruptcy, they are required to have insurance on their vehicle even if it is exempt, fully paid for and the debtor says he is not driving the vehicle. Because the debtor's property becomes part of the bankruptcy estate when the debtor files for bankruptcy, the bankruptcy estate could be held [...]
When considering bankruptcy, many debtors only focus on the process; but the most important part of bankruptcy is after the debtor receives their bankruptcy discharge. It is the time after bankruptcy that the debtor is beginning their fresh financial start. So how does a debtor thrive after they receive their bankruptcy discharge? Let's take a [...]
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act only governs certain types of debt and does not protect businesses who owe business debt. Debt requirements that must be met: The debt must be a consumer debt which was incurred for personal, household or family reasons. For example, if you have a credit card and used it to [...]
Can I File Chapter 13 Without My Spouse? Spouses can file for bankruptcy alone or they can file jointly. There are pros and cons to each and which one is right for you will depend entirely on your situation. If you are filing alone it’s important to consider what impact this will have on your [...]
About 75 percent of the people who file bankruptcy wait until they just don't have any other choice. They give various reasons for waiting to file bankruptcy; but below are three of the worse excuses for not filing bankruptcy earlier: Guilt. Guilt is never a good reason for delaying a necessary bankruptcy filing. But many [...]
Being in debt is scary; but having your debts threaten the financial safety and security of your family can be even more scary. That's why it's not surprising that many debtors have many fears concerning a bankruptcy filing. Several myths feed into these fears; but the truth is that bankruptcy is often the only chance [...]
Extended dependent healthcare coverage for unmarried children up to the age of 26. Under the health care bill, as of September 23, 2010 (if all goes as planned) many youth will have access to their parents' healthcare coverage through college and even afterwards during a time when many college graduates struggle financially. In recent years [...]
Many debtors ask about what they should do before filing bankruptcy; but what about the things that debtors shouldn't do before filing bankruptcy? Things debtors should avoid before filing bankruptcy: Don't raid your retirement account in an attempt to repay debtors if you are considering bankruptcy. A matter of fact, don't raid your retirement account [...]
