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Making Sense Of Your Financial Mess


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Making Sense Of Your Financial Mess

A few years ago, I realized that I had a real problem. I hadn't been able to pay my bills in awhile, and I was left wondering what to do. Bill collectors called me non-stop, and I wasn't sure how to go about making things right. Fortunately, a friend of mine who understood my mess explained that it might be a good idea to meet with a bankruptcy attorney. After I went, I was blown away with the level of care and understanding I was given. This website is all about helping other people to see the light, even when they are in the midst of battling a hectic financial situation.

Three Situations In Life When You Should Consider Bankruptcy

There are many people who think bankruptcy is for people who were simply not responsible with their debt. Although there are people like this, bankruptcy is often a relief from financial stress from many other factors. The following are three situations that you may find yourself in when bankruptcy may be a good option: You have recently gone through a divorce This usually puts a lot of stress on a person's finances. Read More 

Three Things You Should Know About Bankruptcy

There are many misconceptions about bankruptcy, so if you are at a point in your finances when you are beginning to think about it, there are several things you should understand. The following are three of them. Creditors have rights You may not think highly of the lenders who are trying to collect their money, but once you go down the path of bankruptcy, they still have rights. After you file for bankruptcy, they have the right to challenge it in various ways. Read More 

4 Things You Can Do To Avoid Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy should really be a last resort. If you are in a position where you feel like bankruptcy is inevitable, here are three things you can do on your own to get your finances in control and see if you can avoid having to file for bankruptcy. A bankruptcy attorney or credit counselor can help you with the tasks that are detailed below to help you avoid having to actually file for bankruptcy. Read More 

How A Chapter 7 Can Bring An Automatic Stop To Debt Woes

When it comes time to make the big decision about filing for bankruptcy, it's often due to a variety of financial problems. Getting behind on your bills can bring an onslaught of harassing collection activities and threats of property loss. Fortunately, a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing gives consumers a tidy method of dealing with multiple problems in one fell swoop. Read on to learn more about how the automatic stay can help you begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Read More 

Should You Keep Your Home When Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Qualifying for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is something that is based primarily on your income, and most people prefer using this branch over Chapter 13, because Chapter 7 does not require you to repay unsecured debts. If you qualify for Chapter 7, you may have some decisions to make about your assets, and one big decision is whether you should keep the house you have. Here are some factors to evaluate if you have to make this decision. Read More