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Bankruptcy is your superpower.

09/20/20

Every September 20th on National Bankruptcy Day I like to remind people about their bankruptcy superpower, in a whimsical way.

People who file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy get a fresh start that lets them make financial decisions faster than a speeding bullet.

Having money at the end of the day makes your wallet more powerful than a locomotive.

Bankruptcy allows you to discharge tall debts in a single case.

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My Small Business is in Trouble! What Should I Do?

09/09/20

The Covid-19 pandemic has devastated small (and medium and large) businesses. Closures. Limited hours. Fewer customers.

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Top 6 Steps to Rebuilding Credit

06/16/20

I recently conducted a poll of bankruptcy attorneys across the country for their recommendation on how to rebuild credit after bankruptcy.

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How do I get the title to my car?

11/20/19

When you borrow money against a vehicle the lender places a lien on the Certificate of Title.  This is called taking a security interest, where the vehicle becomes collateral, guaranteeing you will repay the loan.  A security interest allows the lienholder to repossess the vehicle if you do not make your payments on time.  That seems fair.

What happens after you pay all the money you owe?

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How do I get the title to my car?

11/20/19

When you borrow money against a vehicle the lender places a lien on the Certificate of Title.  This is called taking a security interest, where the vehicle becomes collateral, guaranteeing you will repay the loan.  A security interest allows the lienholder to repossess the vehicle if you do not make your payments on time.  That seems fair.

What happens after you pay all the money you owe?

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Veterans & Bankruptcy: Do I Lose My Benefits if I File Bankruptcy? NO!

07/29/19

Do you ever wonder how bad rumors get started?  Bad headlines don’t help.

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Veterans & Bankruptcy: Do I Lose My Benefits if I File Bankruptcy? NO!

07/29/19

Do you ever wonder how bad rumors get started?  Bad headlines don’t help.

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Consumer Commission – Student Loan Discharge Recommendations

04/18/19

The American Bankruptcy Institute’s Commission on Consumer Bankruptcy issued its final report last week.   This is the first in a series of articles about those recommendations.  To see more information about the Commission, follow this link.

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