Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

3 Things to Help You with Post Bankruptcy Credit Repair

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

May 16th, 2020

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Credit Recovery, Credit Score, Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Credit Repair One of the biggest challenges you’ll have post-bankruptcy is getting credit extended to you. But for most people post-bankruptcy, it’s not that they can’t get credit; it’s that they can’t get credit worth having. The cost of credit extended to people after bankruptcy is just too expensive. This is why post-bankruptcy credit […]

Tags: bankruptcy credit repair, Bankruptcy Process, consumer debt, credit repair, credit score, filing for bankruptcy, personal bankruptcy

Can Bankruptcy Help Your Credit Score? Maybe!

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

Jan 11th, 2017

Credit Recovery, Personal Bankruptcy

The average person assumes filing for bankruptcy will damage his or her credit score, and while there is some truth to this, but what many fail to consider is those considering bankruptcy likely don’t have a great outlook to begin with. It’s possible to fix this and filing for bankruptcy might actually be your fastest […]

Tags: bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Credit Counseling, credit repair, credit score

What You Need to Know about Your Vantage Score Post-Bankruptcy

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

Jan 11th, 2017

Credit Score, Debt Relief

One of the primary reasons people choose to file for bankruptcy is because it can help improve their credit. It takes time, but resolving your financial issues through bankruptcy and keeping on track after your bankruptcy is complete can have a major impact on your credit score. For some, bankruptcy is the only hope for […]

Tags: bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Credit Counseling, credit repair, credit score

Life after Bankruptcy: Five Saving Tips that Will Prevent Future Problems

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

Jul 9th, 2015

Credit Recovery

Saving money can be one of the best things you do to avoid further problems as you recover from bankruptcy. There is no denying things must chance after you file, but it is still possible to move in the right direction with your finances despite previous missteps. These five savings tips will help you get […]

Tags: Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Questions, building credit, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, credit repair, debt, debt management

Living Beyond Your Means? How to Tell If Bankruptcy is on the Horizon

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

Jul 9th, 2015

Helpful Bankruptcy Tips

Millions of Americans are living beyond their means, but many have no idea their financial situation is as bleak as it is. For some, things will turn around before they reach the crisis point. Perhaps they are saddled with student loan payments or they are in the midst of a job change. Unfortunately for some, […]

Tags: bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Chapter 7, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, consumer debt, credit card debt, credit repair, debt, debt management

Five Things to Avoid If You are Rebuilding Credit After Bankruptcy

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

Mar 11th, 2015

Credit Recovery

Congratulations! You have made your way through bankruptcy and are ready to begin your new financial life. Or… you are contemplating bankruptcy and you want to know what steps to take in the future to avoid the financial struggles you face now. Now matter where you are in your bankruptcy journey, there are a few […]

Tags: bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Questions, building credit, credit repair

Three Surprising Things to Know about Your Credit Score

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

Mar 5th, 2015

Credit Score

If you are dealing with financial problems it is important you be aware of and to understand the meaning of your credit score. Your credit score is one of the most important factors affecting your financial health. Once you understand how your credit score is created and used, you can take the steps necessary to […]

Tags: building credit, credit card debt, credit cards, credit repair, credit score

Life after Bankruptcy: Repairing Bad Credit

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

Jan 29th, 2015

Credit Recovery

Bankruptcy is often touted as a fresh start following a tough financial phase. It is true – life does go on after bankruptcy and if you truly want to make the most of the experience and enjoy a fresh financial start, there are a few things you should know. There is no sense filing for […]

Tags: bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, building credit, credit repair

How Will Bankruptcy Affect Your Credit Score?

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

Jan 19th, 2015

Credit Recovery

Chances are if you have told anyone you are considering bankruptcy, you have received a variety of reactions. Many people understand how helpful bankruptcy can be, but others assume the worst and believe bankruptcy is never the right option. In most cases, these are people who have never faced financial hardship and needed assistance getting […]

Tags: bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, credit repair, credit score, Life After Bankruptcy

How to Build Credit after Bankruptcy

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

May 22nd, 2014

Credit Recovery

Bankruptcy is an effective tool for helping you regain financial footing after a difficult financial struggle. It is a process that allows you to organize your debt and in some cases, alleviate certain types of debt completely. Bankruptcy is temporary and once your bankruptcy is discharged, you will need to take action to re-establish your […]

Tags: bankruptcy, building credit, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, credit repair