Why Debt Collectors Love Facebook

September 29, 2010

Why Debt Collectors Love Facebook

Facebook is an internet social networking site that is just six years old, but it already boasts over 500 million active users.  That’s... Read More

What To Do When Facing Bankruptcy

September 27, 2010

What To Do When Facing Bankruptcy

If you are in financial trouble, you are not alone.  More than 1.5 million bankruptcy cases were filed during the fiscal year that ended June... Read More

Will Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Wipe Out My Retirement Savings?

September 24, 2010

Will Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Wipe Out My Retirement Savings?

Most retirement savings accounts are considered either exempt or not part of the bankruptcy estate and, therefore, are protected from turn-over... Read More

Information Your Attorney Needs To File Your Bankruptcy Case

September 22, 2010

Information Your Attorney Needs To File Your Bankruptcy Case

A bankruptcy case is part lawsuit, part financial audit.  The debtor is asking the bankruptcy court to order creditors to accept payments over... Read More

What To Wear To Your Meeting Of Creditors

September 20, 2010

What To Wear To Your Meeting Of Creditors

Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, But not express’d in fancy; rich, not gaudy; For the apparel oft proclaims the man; – Polonius to... Read More

Discharging Payday Loans in Bankruptcy

September 17, 2010

Discharging Payday Loans in Bankruptcy

In these tough economic times, many Americans are desperate to make ends meet.  Some are becoming trapped in a destructive cycle of payday... Read More

How Much Debt Do I Need To File Bankruptcy?

September 15, 2010

How Much Debt Do I Need To File Bankruptcy?

There is no qualifying minimum debt limit for an individual bankruptcy.  Debtors who otherwise qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can file with... Read More

Saved By the Bell: The Emergency Bankruptcy Petition

September 13, 2010

Saved By the Bell: The Emergency Bankruptcy Petition

The Bankruptcy Code provides real relief for individuals who have run out of financial options and can protect the debtor from creditor collection... Read More

What Debts Are Discharged In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

September 10, 2010

What Debts Are Discharged In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

The goal of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is to relieve the debtor from the burden of debts he cannot afford to pay and provide a fresh financial... Read More