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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Managing your Finances | Personal Bankruptcy
Being financially literate means that you are not living beyond your means. This can be easier said than done. Managing money is a personal skill that needs to be learned, but not everybody accomplishes this. When it is, it has benefits throughout your life time....
Household Debt and Bankruptcy
Consumers can be forced into bankruptcy for a host of different reasons. Household debt being one. In 2017, household debt hit a new high of over 12 trillion dollars, steadily climbing since 2008. So, what exactly contributes to household debt? There are several...
Financial Literacy and Creating a Budget
Did you know that there is such a thing as being financially literate and illiterate? Based on some research data from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority it’s very true! They found sixty-three percent of Americans are financially illiterate. This means that...
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