What are the Signs You Might Need to File for Bankruptcy? Not everyone who struggles financially has to file for bankruptcy. How do you know filing is the best option for you? If you’re struggling to pay your bills on time each month or you’re only able to pay the minimum on each, it’s a […]
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Filing for Bankruptcy Multiple Times As hard as it might be for someone who has never considered filing to believe, some people need to file for bankruptcy multiple times. Life is unpredictable and a lot of that unpredictability affects income. Even those who are diligent about careful spending and saving could face unexpected circumstances and […]
Bankruptcy for Seniors Facing bankruptcy at any age is tough, but bankruptcy for seniors is especially difficult. When you’re relying on a fixed income and lack the ability and/or desire to return to the workforce, debt is challenging. This is especially true if something unexpected happens, such as a medical emergency or other significant life […]
When Is It Too Late to Stop Foreclosure? When is it too late to stop foreclosure and is bankruptcy your best option if you’re behind on your mortgage payments? Here’s what you need to know: Timing is important when it comes to filing for bankruptcy. Waiting to file stretches your financial burdens longer than they […]
Scam Calls for Student Loans Student loans are one of the biggest burdens faced by college attendees. Even students who graduate from college and land their dream job find it difficult to afford their monthly student loan payments. Those with less than ideal circumstances find it impossible to afford the education they borrowed to pay […]
Can Medical Bills Be Included in a Bankruptcy? Medical problems are stressful enough without facing a significant debt burden after the fact. But all too often this is what happens. Medical bills cause most bankruptcies and many people, some of whom still face health issues, find themselves saddled with hundreds of thousands of dollars in […]
Unemployed Bankruptcy Being in debt is bad enough, but if you’ve lost your job recently or accumulated debt because of unemployment, you face two battles. It’s difficult to catch up on debt when you have a steady income, but when there is no money coming in each week or month, chipping away at a large […]
Student Loan Default If you’ve fallen behind on student loan payments or your student loans are in default, you aren’t alone. There is more than $1.6 trillion in outstanding student loan debt. Financial experts say that up to 40 percent of people with student loans could be in default in the next three years. The […]
How Will Bankruptcy Affect My Job? Filing for bankruptcy raises many considerations. One of the most important is whether or not bankruptcy affects your job. Many people delay filing for bankruptcy due to their concerns about losing their job or being judged in the workplace for their financial difficulties. Although understandable, these concerns aren’t necessary. […]