After falling behind on home loan payments, it could take several months until your lender begins the foreclosure process. As noted by GoBankingRates.com, you may skip four payments and keep your property if you can then get caught up. Before missing the fourth...
If you are like most filers, you filed for bankruptcy to relieve yourself of overwhelming debt. You also likely carefully considered each of your debt relief options before concluding that bankruptcy was your only hope for financial relief. Though you may not regret...
Under Florida’s equitable distribution laws, divorcing spouses divide their assets and liabilities fairly. Brides.com notes that courts in an equitable distribution state may order the spouse who benefitted most from a debt to take responsibility for it. If you and...
Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows you to discharge many of your debts. However, many people struggle with how to rebuild their credit following a bankruptcy case. While you may have to wait to apply for credit cards again, you can begin to rebuild your credit and may...
Older employees who lose their jobs could have a rough time finding a new one. According to a national poll on healthy aging noted by the AARP, nearly 82% of respondents over age 50 experienced age discrimination. Survey participants also claimed to face prejudice and...
Once you file for bankruptcy, you trigger an automatic stay. This is a form of protection for people who undergo bankruptcy, and thus, it is important for anyone filing to understand what it is and what it offers. Regardless of the type of bankruptcy you file for,...
You have likely heard of debt collector harassment before, but did you know that misrepresentation is also a major issue? Misrepresentation often serves a similar purpose to harassment but goes about it in an entirely different way. Instead of intimidating you into...
Everyone knows that the past two years loaded on many challenges of a financial nature to individuals, families and businesses. Despite this, due to a multitude of reasons, bankruptcy filings did not accelerate in 2020. Now, though, ominous trends reveal a troubling...
When your debt begins to spiral out of control in Florida, it may happen for any number of different reasons. However, if you are like most Americans facing mounting piles of debt, it may be the result of unanticipated medical expenses. According to Fox Business,...
You juggle having marital and financial problems at the same time. Divorce and bankruptcy offer you a way out of your struggles, but you do not know which one to prioritize. Experian offers tips for balancing the legal aspects of divorce and bankruptcy. Learn how and...
