All articles tagged: “Bankruptcy”

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Nolo Helps People Find Experienced, Reliable Bankruptcy Attorneys and Legal Representation

Nolo: Bankruptcy Resources and a Search Service for Attorneys

In a Nutshell: Sometimes, filing for bankruptcy can be the best course of action for people overwhelmed with debt... read more »

Jon McDonald

By: Jon McDonald • 10/18/22

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Should I File For Bankruptcy? 8 Signs

8 Signs You Should File For Bankruptcy

The U.S. Bankruptcy Code can help alleviate the pressure when you are in a desperate financial situation.... read more »

Erica Sandberg

By: Erica Sandberg • 9/1/22

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5 Bankruptcy Auto Loans

5 Best Auto Loans After Bankruptcy

I felt uncomfortable writing about bankruptcy auto loans as I contemplated the pain and confusion that often... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 1/31/23

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Abelmann Peterson Gives Clients the Chance to Make a Fresh Start Through the Bankruptcy Process

Abelmann Peterson: Fresh Starts Through Bankruptcy

In a Nutshell: When debt gets out of hand, consumers often turn to debt settlement or management. But in extreme... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 2/4/22

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Bond & Botes Law Offices Recognized for Helping Bankruptcy Clients Chart a Path Forward

Bond & Botes Has Decades of Bankruptcy Law Experience

In a Nutshell: Bankruptcy often carries a severe social stigma in the United States, but it can be an essential... read more »

Jon McDonald

By: Jon McDonald • 3/14/23

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Bankruptcy Expert Erik Clark Offers Insights on the Process and Benefits of Reputable Representation

Erik Clark on Bankruptcy: Benefits and Representation

In a Nutshell: Bankruptcy is never something to be taken lightly, but in many cases, it is a way for people to get... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 8/31/21

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Sadek and Cooper Law Offices Help Clients Make Fresh Financial Starts Through Bankruptcy

Sadek and Cooper: Fresh Starts Through Bankruptcy

In a Nutshell: Debt is a problem many modern consumers face, especially during the economic turmoil brought on by... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 7/21/21

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Does Bankruptcy Affect Credit Scores?

Does Bankruptcy Affect Credit Scores?

If you’re in a situation where you have much more debt than money to make your payments, the U.S. Bankruptcy Code... read more »

John Ulzheimer

By: John Ulzheimer • 5/12/21

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Bankruptcy Law Center Fights to Improve Clients’ Financial Situations

Bankruptcy Law Center Fights to Improve Financial Situations

In a Nutshell: This year has been financially challenging for millions of Americans, and while it’s never a... read more »

Matt Walker

By: Matt Walker • 12/30/20

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NextChapter Software Saves Bankruptcy Attorneys Time with Cloud-Based Filing and Case Management

NextChapter Offers Cloud-Based Bankruptcy Tools

In a Nutshell: Bankruptcy is a hardship for consumers, and it’s also a challenge for the attorneys who deal with... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 12/15/20

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5 Best Credit Cards After Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

5 Best Cards After Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 bankruptcy is not the end of the world. Unlike Chapter 7, it is more about debt reorganization and less... read more »

Ashley Dull

By: Ashley Dull • 12/2/21

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4 Tips for Recovering from Bankruptcy

4 Tips for Recovering from Bankruptcy

You’ve probably been told that filing for bankruptcy isn’t the worst option, but it should probably be your last... read more »

John Ulzheimer

By: John Ulzheimer • 10/29/19

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Upsolve Combines Pro Bono Attorneys and Technology to Make Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy More Affordable

Upsolve Makes Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy More Affordable

In a Nutshell: Overall household debt in the US has reached a record high of $13.3 trillion, and personal savings... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 8/23/18

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Can Bankruptcy Give You a Second Chance?

Can Bankruptcy Give You a Second Chance?

In 2016, there were over 794,000 bankruptcy filings in the US. Many people see bankruptcy as a way of escaping... read more »

Josh Smith

By: Josh Smith • 10/5/17

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Hoyes, Michalos & Associates — How a 30-Minute Conversation with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee has Helped More than 40K Ontario Residents Get Out of Debt

Hoyes, Michalos & Associates Helps Ontario Residents Get Out of Debt

In a Nutshell: In 1999, accountants Douglas Hoyes and Ted Michalos established Hoyes, Michalos & Associates, a firm... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 8/23/17

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Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 — How Much Does it Cost to File Bankruptcy?

How Much Does it Cost to File Bankruptcy?

One of the great ironies of filing for bankruptcy is that it can cost a nice chunk of money. So, how much does it... read more »

Brittney Mayer

By: Brittney Mayer • 11/27/19

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Best “After Bankruptcy” Credit Cards

6 Best Post-Bankruptcy Credit Cards

Some of life’s setbacks can be impossible to overcome. Fortunately, bankruptcy is not one of them. In fact, for... read more »

Ashley Dull

By: Ashley Dull • 8/30/22

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7 min read

How Nolo Can Help You File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

How Nolo Can Help You File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

In a Nutshell: Nolo.com is an award-winning legal website that offers books, software, do-it-yourself documents,... read more »

Ashley Dull

By: Ashley Dull • 2/3/16

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How to File “Chapter 7” Bankruptcy Yourself | The 8 Steps

How to File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Yourself

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is designed to relieve you of unsecured debts, such as medical expenses. There is no rule that... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 6/23/20

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Study: Lenient Bankruptcy Laws Make the Rich Invest Less

Lenient Bankruptcy Laws Affect Investments

In a nutshell: When bankruptcy exemption levels increase, the wealthy tend to invest less in risky unsecured... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 2/23/23

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Is Bankruptcy Law Unfair to Low-Income Citizens?

Is Bankruptcy Law Unfair to Low-Income Citizens?

Bankruptcy is a measure of last resort for the overindebted consumer, presumably offering a fresh financial start... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 1/11/18

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Adding Salt to a Wound: When Lenders Ignore Your Bankruptcy

When Lenders Ignore Your Bankruptcy

Back in November 2014, The New York Times shed light on a disturbing trend among some of the nation’s biggest... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 2/23/23

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Faith, Finance and Fear: How Churches Declare Bankruptcy

Faith, Finance and Fear: How Churches Declare Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is one of the most effective yet misunderstood forms of consumer protection in the legal system. Instead... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 3/9/16

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10 Best Bankruptcy Blogs of 2014

10 Best Bankruptcy Blogs of 2014

When repayments and bills become too much for you to handle, bankruptcy offers a fresh start. But that doesn’t mean... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 6/23/20

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Study Redefines, Clarifies Prevalence of Medical Bankruptcy

Study Redefines, Clarifies Prevalence of Medical Bankruptcy

“[Health care] is a cost that now causes a bankruptcy in America every 30 seconds,” President Obama said in his... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 1/11/18