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Credit cards can be helpful, which is why millions of Americans use them. However, it isn’t always that straightforward. Credit card debt can quickly become unmanageable. Fortunately, there are ways to restructure it to make repayment easier. In Connecticut,...
People who realize that they have more bills than they have money may become concerned and start looking for options to take control of their debts. This is a challenging place to be in because financial insecurity can be scary. For some people, options like payday...
Bankruptcy is often viewed as a personal failure—a mark of poor financial judgment or irresponsibility. In society, the word alone carries a stigma that conjures images of shame, ruined reputations and an end to future opportunities. Yet, paradoxically, bankruptcy...
If you file for bankruptcy in Connecticut, there are many different exemptions to consider. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the goal is to liquidate your assets and use the money to pay off a portion of your debt. However, you can use exemptions to prevent the liquidation...
Filing for bankruptcy can feel overwhelming, especially if you have children at home. As a parent, it’s natural to worry about how this decision might affect them. The good news is that bankruptcy is designed to help families rebuild their finances, and it usually has...
If you miss a single mortgage payment, you are technically in violation of your loan terms and considered to be in default. However, this doesn’t mean you need to worry about your lender immediately foreclosing on your house. Lenders generally don’t start the...
Once you get out from under crippling debt, the last thing you want is to find yourself struggling again. Proper financial planning in the wake of a Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy can make all the difference in your future economic health. Here are some financial planning...
Pursuing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a way to take control of your finances by committing to a structured repayment plan. Still, as your circumstances change, you may need to revisit and revise this plan to achieve lasting debt relief. Does the law allow for this...
If you are facing foreclosure in Connecticut, you may have legal defenses you can use to challenge your lender’s action. With legal guidance, such defenses may help you keep your home. What are some of the most common defenses that can help you fight foreclosure?...
People can accrue medical debt for all kinds of reasons. Some people have medical emergencies when they don't have any kind of health insurance. Others may have high deductibles or coinsurance rates that leave them with major financial responsibilities after...
