People who file for bankruptcy are usually tired of having to deal with creditors trying to get money from them. For some people with debts, there simply isn’t enough money to pay their bills. You might benefit from filing for bankruptcy if you’re in this position....
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What’s a deficiency judgment after foreclosure?
If you’re a homeowner who is having financial problems, the specter of losing your home to foreclosure may sound like the worst of all possibilities – until you learn about deficiency judgments. When a lender reclaims a property through foreclosure, they will usually...
What is the bankruptcy means test, and how does it work?
Chapter 7 bankruptcy provides financial relief by discharging most of your debts, allowing you to put your house in order without creditors breathing down your neck. However, Chapter 7 bankruptcy applicants must meet certain requirements to qualify. For starters, you...
Can I open a business after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy doesn’t carry the stigma that it once did. More Americans are feeling the crunch of these uncertain financial times, so getting out of debt is considered more of a plus than a negative these days. But it does carry some baggage with it....
Are you paying “zombie” debts?
If you, like so many Americans, have more debts than you can keep track of, it’s easy for a “zombie” debt to sneak in there unnoticed. What’s a zombie debt? The term refers to debts a person may be contacted about that they aren’t required to pay for any number of...
What someone does with credit cards before bankruptcy matters
Credit cards are a key financial tool that help people to cover necessary expenses even when they have budgetary shortfalls. The responsible use of credit cards typically involves paying off the full balance every month. Those who accrue balances end up paying huge...
The health impact of financial stress
If you’ve been living with a lot of financial stress, you may be considering bankruptcy and other tactics to alleviate that stress. Maybe you just have more debt than you can afford. You need a fresh financial start because you know you’re not going to accomplish your...
Potential reasons bankruptcy could be denied
Filing for bankruptcy certainly does not mean that the bankruptcy will be granted. People sometimes act as if individuals or business owners are just allowed to file for bankruptcy whenever they want to get rid of their debt. But that’s not the way that it works. Only...
What to do when you receive a foreclosure notice
Owning a home is exciting, but being unable to pay for it in the future may lead to foreclosure. However, your mortgage lender may not simply ask you to leave. They will follow certain procedures, starting with sending you a notice of intent to foreclose. What you do...
3 warning signs it may be time to file for bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy is probably one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. While it can help alleviate some of your debts and stop creditors from harassing you, not everyone in a financial situation has to file for bankruptcy. Therefore, before...