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Dismissal of Your Bankruptcy Case

In my previous blog, Bankruptcy Dismissal vs. Bankruptcy Discharge,  I explain these two important bankruptcy terms. Regarding dismissal, I wrote …bankruptcy filings end up being dismissed or closed by the bankruptcy court. This can happen under three circumstances. First, when you choose not to proceed with your bankruptcy case. Two, you are not able to comply with all the requirements. [...]

Uncovering the Root Cause of Your Financial Problems with the 5 Whys

The only way you will ever permanently take control of your financial life is to dig deep and fix the root problem. —Suze Orman You're finally done! Your bankruptcy is discharged! Before we move forward, let’s put something into perspective. Bankruptcy is basically like a bandage for your debt problems: It can help stem the bleeding and give you the time [...]

2022-02-11T12:54:41+00:00Bankruptcy|

3rd Stimulus Payments Are on the Way

There is good news for millions of Americans with financial hardship. The next round of stimulus payments is on the way. Stimulus money is showing up in bank accounts and checks will soon be arriving in the mail. However, there is also some bad news. Unlike the first two rounds of stimulus, this round is not safe from creditors. In [...]

Mortgage Forbearance, Loan Modifications & Refinancing

I came across an article on Yahoo Finance about mortgage payments during the pandemic. The title of the article is Joe Biden just gave homeowners an even longer break from mortgage payments. Basically, the article discusses the extension of the government’s mortgage forbearance program. This program was put in place so people can keep their homes during the COVID-19 financial crisis. Please refer [...]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and You

What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? Why do you care? Or why should you care? The answer is quite simple – the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act protects you, the consumer. Also known as FDCPA, this Act was created by the Federal Government to protect people from unscrupulous collections agencies and debt collectors. Basically, the FDCPA aims to [...]

High Unemployment & Consumer Confidence – What Gives?

Unemployment is at record highs. Consumer bankruptcy filings are at historic lows. And consumer confidence is high. What is going on? A recent episode of The Indicator from Planet Money and NPR sheds some light on the situation - check out Why Consumer Confidence is So High. People thought the pandemic was going to be as bad as the Great Depression [...]

Bankruptcy Chapter 7, 11 & 13 in NJ

Bankruptcies are legal proceedings that allow insolvent debtors with large amounts of debts to have a fresh start. While filing bankruptcy is a legal way for people to wipe out their unsecured debts and obtain debt-relief, not everything is wiped out. One of the benefits of filing a bankruptcy petition includes bankruptcy protection as follows: Stops creditors from collecting or [...]

2020-11-10T17:44:47+00:00Bankruptcy|

You Qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, But Is It Your Best Choice?

Chapter 7 is the most common consumer bankruptcy. This bankruptcy type resolves debt under federal court protection. Unsecured debts, or those with no collateral, are often forgiven. Generally, credit card debt, personal loans, and medical bills are covered, but back taxes, student loans, and alimony and child support are not. Due to credit reports, it will be harder to get [...]

2020-09-22T08:34:06+00:00Bankruptcy|
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