401k and Bankruptcy A 401k retirement savings plan is one of the primary ways people save for the later years in their life when they won’t be working. It allows you to automatically put money into savings gradually. The deposits are tax-deferred and in most cases, a portion is matched by your employer. It’s easy […]
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Bankruptcy Court The involvement of the court is one of the most intimidating aspects of filing for bankruptcy. Despite bankruptcy court not being anything like criminal court, knowing court officials are involved strikes fear in many people who file. What should you know about bankruptcy court and what can you do if you’re feeling anxious […]
Bankruptcy Secrets Bankruptcy shouldn’t be your financial goal, but you also shouldn’t consider it your worst-case scenario. It’s a helpful tool that makes it possible to get back on track after you’ve hit a financial bump in the road. Knowing a few bankruptcy secrets helps you decide whether filing is right for you. As more […]
Debt Bringing You Down? It’s no secret that debt is a burden for many. Even a small, manageable amount of debt can become problematic if a drastic change occurs in your life. You can fall behind on a once-affordable mortgage or car loan with the loss of a job or unexpected medical bill. But imagine […]
Don’t Have Your Bankruptcy Dismissed Bankruptcy results in either discharge of debts or dismissal. In Chapter 7 discharge occurs within a few months. In Chapter 13, some debts are discharged after three to five years of payments. Organization and discharge of debt is always the goal when someone files for bankruptcy. Unfortunately, if things don’t […]
Medical Debt The COVID-19 pandemic has brought most things to a temporary halt, but efforts to collect a medical debt is not one of those things. Anyone with an unpaid medical bill – regardless of whether they’ve been personally affected by COVID-19 via layoff, termination, or actually contracting the virus – might still face aggressive […]
Workers Across the Nation are Being Impacted by Coronavirus. How Can They Get Covid-19 Debt Help? If your income has changed because of the Covid-19 pandemic you are not alone. The stay-at-home orders issued by governors in most states has led to businesses closing and people everywhere having to change their routines. For many, this […]
Bankruptcy Mills Filing for bankruptcy can be one of the best financial decisions you ever make. In order for it to be successful, though, it’s important to work with a reputable professional who can guide you through the process and help you avoid mistakes. A bankruptcy expert can also offer advice on whether or not […]
Avoid Bankruptcy Fraud Most people think of fraud – especially fraud related to financial matters – as something committed by criminals. A person intends to break the law, they break the law, and if everything works out as it should they are punished for their wrongdoing and justice is served. But did you know that […]