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Find the relief from crushing debt that can set you free

Finding a way to pay off your debts can be a challenge. When you are ready to get everything taken care of, you might need to explore options that enable you to make more than just the minimum monthly payments. There are some debt relief companies that will offer to do this for you; however, […]

An income tax audit isn’t prevented by a bankruptcy case

One concern that many people have when they file for bankruptcy is that the filing will trigger an audit from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) when they file their taxes. While it is possible that you will be audited, there isn’t a tie to the bankruptcy. With the number of people who file for bankruptcy […]

Bankruptcy is a time for financial rebuilding

Having more bills than you do money is a tough position to be in. For many people, their normal bills aren’t the issue. The credit cards and medical expenses are the ones that are the problem. For these individuals, filing for bankruptcy might be beneficial. There are many different things to think about when you […]

Be careful with new credit cards after you file for bankruptcy

Rebuilding your credit after bankruptcy is an important step. After all, if you don’t begin using credit responsibly after your discharge, you will find it hard to secure credit in the future. Whether you hope to buy a home within the next decade or just want to qualify for the best rates on your auto […]

Bankruptcy can provide relief from medical bills

While there isn’t an official chapter of bankruptcy that addresses only medical bills, people who are overwhelmed by these expenses might consider filing a personal bankruptcy. A Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 filing can provide you with the financial relief that you need. One important thing to remember is that you can’t file bankruptcy only […]

Find financial freedom when you file bankruptcy

Financial obligations aren’t usually anyone’s favorite thing to deal with. For some people, they have become a source of major stress. When the bills are overwhelming you and you don’t think that you have a way out, looking into bankruptcy might be in order. We can help you explore this option that might help you […]

Bankruptcy might prevent vehicle repossession

When you don’t make the required payments on your vehicle, there is a chance that it will be repossessed. This is a difficult situation for most people, but it is especially troublesome if that is your only vehicle. Fortunately, there are some ways that you might be able to save your vehicle from being taken. […]

Repayment plans for Chapter 13 bankruptcy are often complex

One of the components of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is that you are going to have to make regularly occurring payments to the bankruptcy trustee. These go toward repaying the creditors who are included in your filing. Typically, you are going to make payments for 36 to 60 months. The method for determining what your […]

Consider how Chapter 7 bankruptcy will impact your life

Filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a big decision that can impact you for years in the future. You have to think about the entire situation before you make your decision. This is often a necessary step that is brought on by things you can’t control. It is hard for some people to accept, but […]

Get your finances under control before they get worse

We recently discussed some of the tips you might use when you are battling high credit card bills. One thing that many people don’t realize is that there are times when offers that you receive might be too good to be true. Trying to use one of these means that you are going to be […]