6 Mistakes to Avoid On The Eve Of Bankruptcy
The months and days leading up to a bankruptcy filing can make or break your financial future, and possibly stop you from being able to file for bankruptcy. The following six (6) mistakes must be avoided if you are thinking of filing bankruptcy: Retirement Accounts Borrowing against or cashing in your retirement accounts to try […]
The Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy
The instant bankruptcy is filed, for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, a protective umbrella called the automatic stay is triggered which protects the debtor and the debtor’s property against the continuance of any action by any creditor. For example, the automatic stay would protect and STOP a pending foreclosure. Additionally, when filing a Chapter […]
Rebuilding Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy
Rebuilding your credit score after bankruptcy is not as difficult as one might imagine. Whether you file bankruptcy or not the most important factor in improving your credit score is the ability to demonstrate a positive-payment history which really comes down to common sense. With that in mind, below are some common sense ideas to […]
Chapter 13 – A Law With Benefits
Many debtors choose not to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy because it requires repayment of at least a portion of their debts. Chapter 7 bankruptcy, another option, wipes out many debts entirely. In some cases, however, Chapter 13 bankruptcy IS the better bankruptcy option. Furthermore, certain debtors don’t get to choose because not everyone is […]
Bankruptcy FAQ
1. What is a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and/or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a liquidation proceeding. The debtor turns over all non-exempt property to the bankruptcy trustee who then converts it to cash for distribution to the creditors. The debtor receives a discharge of all dischargeable debts usually within four months. In […]