How Chapter 13 Bankruptcies Work
The U.S. bankruptcy code allows people who are insolvent to either eliminate legally dischargeable debts or restructure payments in a way that makes them solvent. Also known as a wage earner’s plan, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is designed for debtors who have regular...
Can You Get A Credit Card After Bankruptcy?
Credit cards are a leisure item that are all about convenience especially when you simply don’t have the cash on hand to make a purchase immediately. The availability of this convenience can be called into question when you have faced previous financial challenges...
How to Deal with Financial Stress | Personal Bankruptcy
Spending your nights sleepless and sweating from thoughts about finances isn’t just a problem for your wallet, it can severely impact your health and daily life. It’s something you may not think about, how your health can be tied to what your bank account is doing,...
Common Bankruptcy Myths | MA Personal Bankruptcy
There’s a lot of fear and a lot of misinformation that goes on around bankruptcy. There’s a lot of fear and trepidation as well. But filing bankruptcy is common and, when the right channels are followed, not as complicated or momentous as it seems. Knowing common...
What Does the FDCPA Do? | MA Personal Bankruptcy
If you’re in debt and worried about your assets becoming collateral for your ability to pay it off, the FDCPA is going to become your new shield as you go into deeper stages of debt collection. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was first put into place in 1977 as...
3 Red Flags of Creditor Harassment | MA
Being in debt is never a pleasant experience, it in fact, can be one of the most stressful experiences you may ever have. This can be made even worse you have to endure harassment from a debt collector. Unfortunately, many people endure the badgering and bullying of...
The Importance of Financial Literacy | MA Bankruptcy
Any decision you make in life, no matter the venue it’s made in or the type of decision it is, is done with a fair amount of knowledge on your side. You wouldn’t go into the grocery store without a list, you wouldn’t take a road trip without a map, and you wouldn’t...
Bankruptcy or Credit Counseling: Which Makes Sense?
Bankruptcy and credit counseling are two of the most effective means of taming or eliminating debt that has resulted in insolvency. Insolvency occurs when income has fallen or debt has risen to the point that paying all essential bills and expenses has become...
Why Older Americans are Filing for Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy can and does affect anyone at any time. All it takes is debt that cannot be paid back based on your current assets and income. But there’s been a disturbing trend recently of Americans over 65 declaring bankruptcy at an increasing rate, compared to younger...
What is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? | MA
Debt is difficult. Declaring bankruptcy is even more difficult. But the common misconception is that bankruptcy is inherently a bad thing. It’s, in fact, designed to help you. While there’s a lot of shame that can go into the decision, bankruptcy is designed to give...
Personal Bankruptcy and Financial Literacy
When it comes to your finances, how ‘literate’ do you feel? If you’re like most Americans today, probably not at all. Financial literacy is the catch-all term that describes educating oneself about finances and financial preparedness. Although financial literacy is...
Life After Personal Bankruptcy | MA
You’re not alone. If you’re like the millions of Americans who file bankruptcy every year, there is hope. Life after bankruptcy is different, difficult, but definitely possible. The bottom line is your life will heal. With a little perseverance and even more patience,...
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