Category Archives: Bankruptcy
Can I Be Evicted Because I Filed For Bankruptcy?
Many people struggle over the decision to file for bankruptcy and you are most certainly not alone if you are also struggling to understand all of the potential things that could happen as a result of you doing so. If you currently rent an apartment or house that you are hoping to continue renting… Read More »
Can I Buy A Car After My Bankruptcy?
The decision to file for bankruptcy can be a hard one to make in the first place. Borrowers who have declared bankruptcy in order to try to improve their financial situation then must face intense scrutiny in hopes that their debt will be discharged while also likely dealing with ongoing financial challenges. The good… Read More »
Bankruptcy Options For Small Businesses
It was recently publicly announced that the owner of five Central Florida malls is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Washington Prime Group is the owner of two malls in Ocala, one in Orlando, one in Altamonte Springs and one in Melbourne, as well as more than 100 others that are scattered across the… Read More »
Understanding The Types Of Bankruptcy Fraud
The bankruptcy system is designed to give an individual or company a chance to start over financially. While there are trade-offs for filing for bankruptcy as with anything else, the reality is that some debtors would simply never be able to dig their way out of debt otherwise. Bankruptcy enables a borrower to discharge… Read More »
Does Bankruptcy Stop Wage Garnishments?
Most of us work because we have to in order to earn a living to support ourselves and our families. There is nothing more frustrating than working your entire pay period only to see your paycheck be short changed due to a wage garnishment, no matter how much debt you may know you’re in…. Read More »
Credit Cards Vs. Debit Cards
Instead of cash, most of us rely on small pieces of plastic these days in order to pay for the items and services that we need on a day-to-day basis. Available in a wide variety of colors and patterns (and even in digital wallet versions!), plastic cards have all but replaced the checkbooks that… Read More »
Can Your Bankruptcy Discharge Be Revoked?
Bankruptcy is often the best option to wipe out debt and start over financially, but that doesn’t negate the fact that the process can be time-consuming and take a toll emotionally. Borrowers who are going through the bankruptcy process understandably look forward to the day they receive a bankruptcy discharge. After all, a discharge… Read More »
Issues That Can Impact Your Bankruptcy Case
The protections of bankruptcy can be a welcome source of relief for anyone who is facing insurmountable debts. Between the possibility of debts being eliminated or restructured and the automatic stay that goes into effect and prohibits creditors from going forward with certain actions against debtors, the perks of bankruptcy are numerous. But unfortunately,… Read More »
Smart Credit Card Habits To Adopt After Bankruptcy
Using credit cards after bankruptcy can seem like a counterintuitive action for many people. After all, the bankruptcy process comes with many potential long-term benefits, but also means years of dealing with credit-related challenges and not being the most attractive candidate to credit card issuers. It can be strange to realize that this has… Read More »
Can Bankruptcy Eliminate A Personal Injury Judgment from A DUI Or DWI?
We have all made a mistake or two in our lifetime. For some of us, those mistakes unfortunately resulted in a conviction related to driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol which continues to be a huge issue in this country. And while the concept of bankruptcy may seem to be completely… Read More »