Bankruptcy myth: You can never discharge student loans
Like most complex issues in society, there are a lot of misconceptions and myths surrounding bankruptcy. Some people believe it will preclude them from ever owning a home or getting credit again. Others may have heard that there simply isn’t any way for student loans to get discharged in bankruptcy. This myth is particularly insidious, […]
Weighing the pros and cons of filing bankruptcy
For many debt-ridden Wisconsin residents, bankruptcy is the only option. Others may be able to choose an alternative to bankruptcy but they don’t know if they should. We understand that it can be difficult to make sound decisions in the midst of a financial crisis. This is why we like to talk about debt and […]
Tackling your debts 1 payment at a time
Debts can be emotionally draining and often lead to a vicious cycle of borrowing and unaffordable interest rates. You may have got to a point where you feel as though taking out one more credit card will only be a drop in the ocean when it comes to the debt that you have already accumulated. […]
Unsolicited loan checks can lead to wage garnishments
You may be able to pinpoint the exact moment that your financial future took a nosedive. It might have been the carefully targeted loan solicitation in the form of an already-executed check for a couple grand awaiting only your signature to cash. You remember how it spontaneously appeared in your mailbox just before the holidays […]
Financial columnist urges caution about debt settlement
It is not a surprise to learn that debt relief is on the minds of many Wisconsin residents. Overwhelming debt remains a nationwide problem and most people would grasp at anything that seems like a solution. Debt settlement companies offer plans and programs that seem foolproof, but one financial columnist with NerdWallet cautions people to […]
When your degree does not lead to a high paying job
Student loans seemed like a great idea when you first started college. You could pay for your tuition, graduate and earn enough money to make the payments. Unfortunately, you only have a six-month grace period before you have to make that first post-graduation payment. When you are earning entry-level wages and trying to pay rent […]
How an attorney can assist with a chapter 7 bankruptcy
Here is a scenario we have seen with our clients. You have been struggling with your debt for a long time. After trying desperately to sort out the situation and get back on track, you finally realize chapter 7 bankruptcy is your solution. You assume that because you are so far in debt, working with […]
Many people with cancer have to worry about bankruptcy, too
When you first get diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illness, you worry mostly about your health and future. Will you see your children (or grandchildren) graduate school? Will the treatments cause pain and discomfort? Will you be part of the percentage of people who “beat” this condition? Very few people think about the financial […]
Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Wisconsin | An overview
If you are like most residents in the Appleton region of Wisconsin, filing for bankruptcy is the last debt relief solution on your list of options. People naturally fear bankruptcy even though it does not carry the stigma it once did. When you realize that this option is your best choice, you must then decide […]
Filing a bankruptcy in the middle of an emergency
Most of the time, people facing financial disaster should avoid rushing the process of filing for bankruptcy. After all, a bankruptcy that works in your best interests benefits from careful planning and preparation. Unfortunately, life does not always give those facing financial problems time to prepare. What would you do if an emergency arose while […]
