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Can Bankruptcy Improve the Health of Your Marriage?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

May 27th, 2022

Credit Recovery, Credit Score, Debt Relief, Personal Bankruptcy

Marriage and money problems go hand in hand. Financial problems cause everything from minor squabbles to full-blown marriage-ending fights within a marriage. Avoiding money problems in your marriage, or resolving them when they arise, are two of the most important things couples can do to improve their marriage health. Some couples find that bankruptcy can […]

Tags: marriage and bankruptcy, marriage and money problems, money and marriage, money and spouses, relationships and money

5 Common Budgeting Mistakes Newlyweds Make and How to Avoid Them

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

May 20th, 2022

Credit Card Debt, Credit Score, Personal Bankruptcy

Budgeting mistakes are common, especially when you’re young. Not all newlyweds are young adults, but many first-time marriages do involve people in their 20s. It’s common for newly married young adults to lack a nest and struggle to make ends meet. Learning to manage money takes time. This is why so many newlywed couples fall […]

Tags: budgeting for newlyweds, common budgeting mistakes, financial advice for newlyweds, growing wealth, managing your money

5 Ways to Get Your Credit Back in Your Life After Filing Bankruptcy

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Jan 28th, 2022

Credit Card Debt, Credit Recovery, Credit Score, Personal Bankruptcy

Credit is a big part of life after filing bankruptcy. Here’s what you need to know. Bankruptcy is a big step to take when you’re facing financial difficulties. It brings positive change, but it also takes work to build back your financial foundation after you’ve filed. Luckily, there are several things you can do to […]

Tags: bankruptcy credit cards, credit after bankruptcy, how to raise your credit score after bankruptcy, Life After Bankruptcy, rebuilding credit

How to Avoid Holiday Overspending

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Dec 10th, 2021

Credit Card Debt, Credit Score, Personal Bankruptcy

The holidays are upon us and, as usual, many people are trying to keep their spending within a budget. As consumers, we’re surrounded by temptation, especially this time of year. If you want to enjoy the holiday season but you also take pride in good money management, here’s what you need to know. Set a […]

Tags: bankruptcy for credit card debt, Credit Card Debt, holiday spending, money management, Personal Bankruptcy

Can I Get Credit Cards After Bankruptcy?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Nov 12th, 2021

Credit Card Debt, Credit Score, Personal Bankruptcy

Can I get credit cards after bankruptcy? Bankruptcy changes a lot of things. It stops calls from creditors and makes it more difficult for them to take legal action against you. It also requires you to turn much of your financial control over to the court. You’ll have to adjust to a new financial reality […]

Tags: can I get credit cards after bankruptcy, Credit Card Debt, improving your credit score, responsible credit card use, using credit responsibly

Don’t Let Your Emotional Spending and Bad Money Management Force You Into Bankruptcy

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Jul 30th, 2021

Credit Card Debt, Credit Score, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

If you’ve ever gone on a shopping spree in response to stress, you aren’t alone. This is different than a spending spree before bankruptcy, which is also a mistake. Emotional spending refers to choices you make with your money that could lead you to bankruptcy. Overspending due to stress, anxiety, in celebration of something special, […]

Tags: Budgeting, Credit Card Debt, emotional spending, overspending, spending spree before bankruptcy

Can Leading a Frugal Lifestyle Prevent a Second Bankruptcy?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Jul 26th, 2021

Credit Score, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

Changing your approach to spending is a necessity after bankruptcy. You’ll turn over some control of your finances to the court when you file, so you’ll have no choice but to live more frugally. But it’s not all bad news. Life after filing bankruptcy is filled with a lot of positive things, too. You get […]

Tags: frugal living, how to save money after bankruptcy, Life After Bankruptcy, life after filing bankruptcy, money management after bankruptcy

Here’s How You Can Rebuild Your Credit

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Apr 25th, 2021

Credit Recovery, Credit Score, Debtor Rights, Personal Bankruptcy

How do you repair this damage and rebuild your credit after filing for bankruptcy? Many people believe that filing for bankruptcy destroys your credit forever. This is a myth. Bankruptcy affects your credit, but the initial impact doesn’t last forever. The damage bankruptcy causes is your “credit rock bottom” and from there you build upward. […]

Tags: credit after bankruptcy, credit card management, raising your credit score, rebuild your credit, using credit

How Can You Practice Smart Credit Card Management after Bankruptcy?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Apr 24th, 2021

Credit Card Debt, Credit Recovery, Credit Score, Personal Bankruptcy

How can you learn better credit card management after bankruptcy? Using credit after bankruptcy is an intimidating experience for many people. If credit cards were the reason they got into financial trouble in the past, they might prefer to avoid credit in the future. But not using credit at all after bankruptcy does very little […]

Tags: credit card management, Credit Cards, how to raise your credit score, improving your credit, managing credit

How Do You Improve Your Credit Score?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Apr 23rd, 2021

Credit Recovery, Credit Score, Personal Bankruptcy

How do you improve your credit score? Here’s what you need to know. Your credit score plays an important role in whether or not you’ll be approved for a loan. It also affects the terms of a loan. People with higher credit scores receive better terms, which means it costs less for them to borrow […]

Tags: credit recovery, Credit Score, how do you improve your credit score, raise your credit score, what's a good credit score

Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

Credit Score

Can Bankruptcy Improve the Health of Your Marriage?

5 Common Budgeting Mistakes Newlyweds Make and How to Avoid Them

5 Ways to Get Your Credit Back in Your Life After Filing Bankruptcy

How to Avoid Holiday Overspending

Can I Get Credit Cards After Bankruptcy?

Don’t Let Your Emotional Spending and Bad Money Management Force You Into Bankruptcy

Can Leading a Frugal Lifestyle Prevent a Second Bankruptcy?

Here’s How You Can Rebuild Your Credit

How Can You Practice Smart Credit Card Management after Bankruptcy?

How Do You Improve Your Credit Score?

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