What are Some Financial Resolutions for the New Year?
Everyone wants the same thing New year after New year; to be happy and live prosperous. For the most part saving money often makes people happy; and happy people find happiness in more than just money. So, truthfully these ideals go hand in hand. While we want these...
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Common Bankruptcy Myths
The vast majority of Americans are under a certain degree of financial stress and pressure at any given time. For many people, our liabilities outweigh our assets by so much that filing for bankruptcy seems like the only solution to manage out of control debt....
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What is the Role of the Bankruptcy Trustee?
Filing for bankruptcy requires more than just you and your bankruptcy attorney. There are several people involved such as the creditors, a judge and a trustee. It seems intimidating but with an experienced and knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney, it doesn’t have to be....
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How Does Medical Debt Happen and Can Bankruptcy Help?
Medical debt can be its own animal when it comes to financial hardship. With all the changes in government and health care coverage, it’s difficult to know where your medical debt is coming from and going to. How does medical debt happen and can bankruptcy help?...
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What You Need to Know About Chapter 7 Personal Bankruptcy
We know. It’s not the best situation. We’ve been there. And surprisingly Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the simplest and most common type of bankruptcy to file, so you’re not alone. The biggest difference between a Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 is that a Chapter 7 case does not...
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Monitoring Your Credit after Bankruptcy
Picking up the pieces after bankruptcy means rebuilding your credit. It requires time and patience but it’s doable. In some of our previous posts, we’ve given some tips on how to rebuild your credit. Maintaining a free credit report is a great way to rebuild your...
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How Credit Works | Personal Bankruptcy MA
Any time you borrow money to use to purchase goods or services when you need them is credit. We’re usually talking about loans of some type. They are generally from a credit issuer such as a bank or financial institution. The amount is paid back on an agreed upon time...
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Surviving Personal Bankruptcy
You can survive personal bankruptcy. The emotional stress, the financial hardship, the new lifestyle; you can do it. While you may feel embarrassed and burdened by your current situation, a surprising 765,863 non-businesses filed for bankruptcy in 2017, so you are not...
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Are Creditors Harassing You? Bankruptcy Can Help
When considering the word credit, we think of what we owe. We might charge something now and pay later. It could be a debt that is paid on a regular payment plan. It could be in errs and has become outstanding due to an inability to afford it. Perhaps it was due to...
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Personal Debt that “Sneaks” Up on You | Bankruptcy MA
Owing money means you have debt. Most people have “acceptable “debt such as a home mortgage and or car loan. It’s a part of life for most Americans, its simply how we live and how we build credit. For many, however, managing debt is challenging. Losing financial...
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College Finances and Eating Cheap | Massachusetts Bankruptcy Firm
No matter what age you are, going back to school can be a costly experience. Students debt is climbing and can put a young adult into financial ruins quickly. This is especially true with college. Being aware and cutting corners as a student can really make a...
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Planning for Financial Emergencies
It is never a good time to have a financial emergency. If you are not prepared, it makes it worse. The unexpected can happen at any time to anyone and can stress your wallet as well as your emotional health. It is always wise to be financially prepared, but most...
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