Advice Negotiating with Credit Card Companies From A Bankruptcy Attorney

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Did you know that the average credit card balance in the U.S. is over $5,000? It’s no wonder why many individuals seek advice from a bankruptcy attorney to help them manage their finances. If you’re in a similar situation, negotiating with your charge card company is one way to get ahead. It’s important to know that continuous use of charge cards can easily spiral out of control. Before you know it, you may struggle to afford credit card payments or end up using your card Read More +

Strategies to Manage Financial Stress

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In today’s world, money is important, and many people in Clearwater and beyond are stressed about their finances. In fact, around the world, money and financial resources are some of the common reasons for high-stress levels. It can often feel like an unhealthy bank account naturally creates other health problems, such as anxiety, depression, and unmanageable stress. If you’re worried about money and want to find new ways to manage your financial stress, here are some of the strategies to consider. Create a Plan You Read More +

A Guide to Filing Bankruptcy in Florida

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Dealing with financial challenges is a part of life. However, if you’re struggling financially, you should know that you aren’t alone. Filing bankruptcy because you’ve lost your job, suffered a catastrophic illness, or had another major life event shouldn’t be embarrassing. While it can be confusing and overwhelming, here are some of the basic things that you should know. How do you qualify to file for bankruptcy? You’re already qualified if you haven’t ever filed for bankruptcy before or the waiting period (something that depends Read More +

How to Manage Your Mental Health When Filing Bankruptcy

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While money can’t buy happiness, it can make you feel sad, embarrassed, fearful, and stressed. These emotions may cause you to put off filing bankruptcy, but instead of letting your emotions stop you, remind them that this is a financial strategy that’ll give you a fresh start. Albeit, it’ll take time, and you’ll need to manage your mental health during this time. There are some things you can do to deal with it in a healthy way. Acknowledge the reality of your situation and how Read More +

Will My Employer Find Out If I File for Bankruptcy?

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Understandably, there are some things from your personal life that you don’t want to talk to your employer about (e.g., money, religion, politics). However, there may come a time when you need to file for bankruptcy. When this happens, you may wonder whether your employer will know. The short answer to this question is that more than likely, the fact that you’re filing for bankruptcy will remain a private matter. Of course, every bankruptcy is a public record. It’s quite rare to have a situation Read More +

Step-by-step How to File for Bankruptcy

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The U.S. Bankruptcy Code is a federal statute governing filing bankruptcy. This is done to ensure that the process is similar in the nation’s 90 federal bankruptcy courts. However, local variations and the uniqueness of each case still make this only a general outline which is why you should really hire a bankruptcy attorney. Nevertheless, here’s an outline of the process steps. Choose Which Type of Bankruptcy to File For There are a few different types of bankruptcy that you can apply for, each of Read More +

Common Myths Recurring Bankruptcy and Your Credit

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Your credit score will take a major hit, plummeting over 200 points, when you file for bankruptcy. However, if you have a lot of financial debt, bankruptcy may be the best way for you to liquidate your assets, discard or pay any debts, and get some financial relief. Therefore, when considering bankruptcy, you’ll want to know the truth about it before filing. Negative Information on Your Credit Report While some people will try to tell you that having negative information on your credit report before Read More +

Popular Tax Breaks Not Being Extended

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Many changes regarding the tax code will be occurring over the next couple of years. Along with a massive end-of-year spending bill, lawmakers also modified the treatment of retirement savings. Unfortunately, they didn’t give any tax credits. Therefore, there are four tax breaks that won’t be extended. The Child Tax Credit Currently, most parents receive a tax credit of up to $2,000 per year for each child. This became more generous throughout the first half of Biden’s term, which was viewed as successful by most Read More +

Introducing Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee’s Role

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Undergoing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is both stressful and time-consuming. You feel as though your life is in the court’s hands as they determine your disposable income and decide upon an amount that’ll be used towards repaying your debts over the next 3 to 5 years. They’re also the ones who will determine whether you can take out any more significant debt during this time. To help oversee these things, as well as others, you have a Trustee appointed to your case. What Your Chapter Read More +

What It Means to File Bankruptcy on A Car Loan

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There are a lot of people who mistakenly believe that if they file for bankruptcy, they’ll wipe out their car loan and still keep their vehicle. Unfortunately, this isn’t true. While bankruptcy unwinds your obligation to pay back your car loan, you still need to make payments if you want to keep your vehicle. Here are the answers to a few other common questions regarding this subject. How does bankruptcy work regarding my vehicle? When you file for bankruptcy, the contract that requires you to Read More +