If you are having serious financial troubles and feel like you cannot get on top of your debt, then you may be considering bankruptcy. Taking this step, though, is serious. It can have far-reaching effects. You need to be aware of what will happen when you go to an...
If you have student loans, you may wonder if there is any help for making the payments more affordable. You are not alone. Many people in Florida share the same concerns. Student loan debt is something that many Americans struggle with and often times end up in...
Florida small business owners struggling with overwhelming debt may find that a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, also known as a straight bankruptcy, is a good option. This is especially true when personal assets are tied to a business. As Fox Business explains, Chapter 7 is...
Once the important decision to file for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is made, individuals may soon find themselves in unfamiliar territory, attending proceedings, encountering parties and hearing terms that are all entirely foreign to them. While their...
When the Great Recession began back in December 2007, it marked the start of what would eventually prove to be a record number of foreclosures and the loss of an unprecedented number of jobs. What sometimes gets overlooked, however, is that it also marked the start of...
For better or worse, we currently live in a world that seems to revolve around paying with plastic. If you have a hard time believing this, consider everything from the pay-at-the-pump option at gas stations, the card readers small business owners attach to their...
Disagreements about money and finances are one of the leading causes of marital conflict and ultimately divorce in the U.S. Financial issues following a divorce can be equally devastating. Newly single moms are often left as the sole financial provider for themselves...
The United States economy continues to show signs of improvement. But as the economic outlook improves for some, many single moms are not feeling the effects and struggle to make ends meet. Women compile nearly half the workforce and research reveals they receive more...
Last time, we started discussing how those with concerns about having to hand over assets as part of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process must understand that the law sets forth certain bankruptcy exemptions that enable filers to retain most or even all of their property....
One of the more common reservations that people have about filing for Chapter 7 is the belief that it may result in them having to surrender some of their assets to the bankruptcy trustee for liquidation.While this is certainly an understandable concern, the reality...
