How to Remain Eligible for Financial Aid Many parents want to help their children pay for college. But how do you remain eligible for financial aid if you’re struggling financially and considering bankruptcy? For some, helping their child means years of saving in preparation for when tuition bills come due. For others, it means applying […]
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 […]
COVID-19 News and What’s Ahead for the New Year The latest COVID-19 news predicts that there will be a rash of bankruptcy filings in the coming months. Financial experts see many problems on the horizon as benefits and restrictions expire and no end in sight regarding the virus. There’s reason to be hopeful, but much […]
Bankruptcy Law Firm Have you begun the bankruptcy process and you’re wondering why it’s taking so long? You aren’t the first person to ask your bankruptcy law firm why it seems like forever before you get the relief you were promised if you file. The truth is bankruptcy doesn’t take that long, especially if you […]
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 […]
Will Filing Bankruptcy Affect My Credit? Not paying your bills affects your credit negatively. And yet problems with credit are one of the main reasons people cite for not filing for bankruptcy. The truth is your credit will suffer when you file for bankruptcy, but that’s only a part of the total picture. How will […]
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 […]
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