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Paying Off Debt
One of the biggest causes of stress for Americans is debt. We like to buy stuff! A recent article in USA Today noted numbers from the Federal Reserve, as follows: the average American household carried nearly $140,000 in debt as of the end of 2017. When compared with...
Bankruptcy Information from a Bankruptcy Lawyer
Bankruptcy is a process where the judge and the court decides whether an individual or business can discharge their debts. Bankruptcy was created to help people who are dealing with severe financial problems by giving them a chance to start over. Who Files for...
Get Out of Debt in 2019
The recent government shutdown highlighted that fact for all of us when people ran out of money after a month of no paychecks. It reminded us all that it’s wise to have an emergency fund that can see you through at least a month of financial hardship, but we know that...
Bankruptcy and Taxes
The anticipation of the holiday season is often followed by the dread of tax season. If you plan to file bankruptcy, whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, the timing of your filing could have a drastic impact on how much of your income tax return you get to keep and how...
How Will Filing Bankruptcy Affect My Job?
Filing for personal bankruptcy protection is a serious matter. Most people only consider this action after they have tried everything they can to honor their debts and simply cannot make it happen. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy in Savannah GA, there may...
Bankruptcy Gives you a New Start in a New Year
Declaring Bankruptcy In The New Year A new year means a new start and it may be a great time to file for bankruptcy. While there are many stigmas associated with filing for bankruptcy, it can actually be the best thing that you can do for your...
Budgeting For The Holiday
Spending the holidays in is supposed to be fun. However, the holidays are a stressful time because many people are worried about money. There are ways that you can enjoy the holidays without breaking your budget by spending some time budgeting for the holiday you can...
How Many People File for Bankruptcy?
How Many People File for Bankruptcy? According to statistics provided by the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, almost 800,000 people filed for bankruptcy during 2016. Which Type of Bankruptcy is Most Popular? Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings make up the vast majority of all...
Signs It’s Time To Call A Bankruptcy Lawyer
Finances, particularly in regards to your amount of debt, can be a struggle for anyone. If your debt is continually rising with no sign of stopping, filing for bankruptcy could be a viable option. Filing can help you avoid a complete financial meltdown. Here is a look...
How Will Bankruptcy Affect My Family?
Declaring bankruptcy is a decision that affects not only yourself but also your family — in positive and negative ways. While bankruptcy can lead to increased financial stability, there are unforeseen issues that can affect other family members in a negative way. If...
Which comes first — Bankruptcy or Divorce?
Many married couples discover they need to file for bankruptcy around the same time that they file for divorce. Dealing with either situation is difficult enough, but the two together can be overwhelming. But which should be done first? Should they be done together?...
Guidelines for Bankruptcy Affected by Natural Disasters
Unfortunately, large-scale natural disasters affected hundreds of thousands of Americans in 2017. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reported a historic year of natural disasters. FEMA reported that disasters affected 8% of the U.S. Inevitably some people...
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