Articles Posted in Debt Relief

People assume that filing for bankruptcy means all debt is written off. This isn’t the entire picture. Some debts will be erased and others repaid. Secured loans are all paid off first. So chapter 7 and chapter 13 handles credit card debt in bankruptcy a bit differently. It is important to know the differences of…

Debt. It is a word that scares the best of us. For most people, it is a sign of a problem. A sign that their finances are out of control and they need help. Some people even carry debts that are more serious than others. For those people, dangerous debts increase stress. Since money problems…

As tax time approaches many families are feeling a sense of dread. Not everyone gets a refund during tax season and owe the IRS instead. Since tax debts are a specific type of debt, traditional debt relief strategies may not be effective. It is important to understand certain tax debt facts for finding relief. Tax…

Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Do you feel like you’re drowning in debt? Do you want to be debt free? Getting out of debt isn’t always easy it. There are tips for paying down debt quickly. It takes time and effort, but it is possible. Tips For Paying Down Debt Quickly Pay more than…

It is estimated that medical debt is one of the largest causes of bankruptcy filings in America today. People suffering chronic or serious illnesses are the most vulnerable because their medical bills are never ending. Ongoing medical expenses and bankruptcy often go hand-in-hand. So what are the options for people with ongoing medical needs? Ongoing…

Nearly one-third of all consumers have at least one account in collections on their credit report, and over 20% of these are due to medical bill debt. Many people aren’t even aware that their unpaid medical bill has been reported to the credit bureaus until after they check their credit report. A lot of medical…

If you have ever been contacted by a creditor or debt collector you have experienced the frustration and anxiety that go along with knowing you owe someone money that you can’t afford to repay. Whether you are simply trying to repay a small missed payment due to memory lapse or working to stay out of…

The holiday season is upon us which means long lines at the retail store checkout and a general madness around people swarming to grab gifts for loved ones. Unfortunately, the holiday season also means another thing for most families: more debt. The average American family spends upwards of $500 per child on gifts, and $150…

This seems like an odd question for individuals who are thinking about bankruptcy, but it’s more common that you think. The truth is, people that file bankruptcy are not typically financially reckless, but regular people, just like you, who have fallen on hard times. A job loss, expensive medical injury or illness, divorce, or sometimes…

When filing bankruptcy, the main objective is to obtain relief from debt, get back on a firm financial foundation, and repair broken credit. By simply completing a bankruptcy plan successfully, you will often times see an increase in your credit. There are some very methodical things you can do to continue the credit rebuilding process…