It is estimated that nearly one-third of Americans are unaware of their risk of financial hardship. Some people don’t even recognize the significance of their debt burdens until an emergency arises. Many others simply fall into financial hardship suddenly, when the unexpected occurs. Regardless of how a person ends up under water, one thing that…
Continue reading ›Did you know that some debts aren’t eligible for bankruptcy? This is often the case for unsuspecting individuals that have a large tax debt. The reason is that tax debts do not always qualify for bankruptcy debt relief. However, there are some cases in which a tax debt can qualify for a discharge of debt…
Continue reading ›Falling behind on your taxes and having to cope with the IRS’s penalties may be a difficult situation that affects every aspect of your life. Fortunately, you have several choices for reducing or eliminating your tax due with the IRS. Overwhelming tax debt isn’t an unsolvable problem, whether you tackle it yourself or employ an…
Continue reading ›The bankruptcy process can seem intimidating to those who are unfamiliar with the process. Often thought of as the consequence of poor money management and irresponsibility, the bankruptcy process is actually intended to benefit citizens. The rules of bankruptcy were developed to help those suffering undue financial hardship regain a fresh start. The first step…
Continue reading ›People suffering financial hardship often have more worries than just their mounting bills and inability to pay them. Often times people experience fear over losing their property and assets as part of the process. Although there are some instances in which nonessential property could be liquidated to satisfy a debt in bankruptcy, there are also…
Continue reading ›A foreclosure is the legal process by which a lender, typically a bank, takes back possession of a property after the borrower has failed to make loan payments. The bank then sells the property in an attempt to recoup its losses. Foreclosures can be lengthy and expensive processes and often lead to the displacement of…
Continue reading ›A mortgage loan modification is a process where the terms of a mortgage are changed to make the payments more affordable. This can be done by extending the term of the loan, reducing the interest rate, or both. It may also change the structure of a loan such as an adjustable to fixed rate loan.…
Continue reading ›It is not uncommon for people who have fallen into financial troubles to take out a second mortgage on their home. Often people take a second mortgage to lower their monthly payments or to free up additional credit within the loan to make modifications to the home they cannot afford out of pocket. In the…
Continue reading ›Vehicle loans are one of the most popular loan types in the country, and for good reason. To make a living, most people require reliable transportation. One of the main concerns of people who file Chapter 7 bankruptcy is whether or not they will be able to get a car loan once they have done…
Continue reading ›Many Americans struggle with high levels of medical debt. Medical debt and costly medical bills are one of the top reasons for filing for bankruptcy in the United States. Approximately 60 percent of personal bankruptcies are caused by unmanageable medical bills. Unfortunately, millions of people will face financial hardship over the costs of accessing care…
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