My Road Back From Bankruptcy

Posted on: 5 May 2015

A common misconception is that poor spending habits and maxed out credit card bills are the biggest cause of bankruptcy in the U.S. Unfortunately, the truth is much more sobering. Studies have shown that medical bills are actually the most common cause of bankruptcy in the U.S. with over 2 million Americans affected in 2013 alone. The cost for medical care in the U.S. is notorious for being expensive, and at times unaffordable, with an ambulance ride of only 200 feet costing as much as $3,421. [Read More]

Posted on: 9 April 2015

Filing for bankruptcy requires careful planning. And believe it or not, decisions you make and actions you take right beforehand could impact your case. To ensure you give yourself the best possible chance for a good outcome, here are four things you must do before making a final decision. Take the Means Test Federal laws work to not only protect you but also to prevent those who make a lot of money from filing bankruptcy. [Read More]

Posted on: 25 March 2015

If you have a significant amount of credit card and overdue bill debt that you simply cannot pay off, then it may be in your best interest to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves the liquidation or selling of property. Once property is sold off, the proceeds are divided up amongst the various debtors you owe money to. The bankruptcy process can be long, complicated, and confusing. This is why many people hire bankruptcy attorneys. [Read More]

Posted on: 24 March 2015

When you enter into a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will be placed on a repayment plan. This plan will stay in place for a predetermined amount of time, and you will be required to make the payments specified in the original arrangement. While this plan normally doesn't change, there are exceptions to the rule. If your circumstances change significantly, the trustee handling the case may decide to modify the plan, and here are three changes that could lead to this. [Read More]