Top 6 Steps to Rebuilding Credit
I recently conducted a poll of bankruptcy attorneys across the country for their recommendation on how to rebuild credit after bankruptcy. ... Read full article
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How Will Bankruptcy Affect My Credit?
What Can You Do About a Judgment Lien from an Out-of-Business Creditor
What can you do about a judgment lien filed against you by a creditor or debt buyer that is now out of business? Law firms like Mann, Bracken that have closed down, filed bankruptcy themselves, or otherwise disappeared still appear as judgment creditors ... Read full article
How will my bankruptcy affect my spouse’s credit?
What can and cannot be included on a credit report?
Did you ever wonder why certain items appear on your credit report? The answer lies in a federal statute, 15 U.S.C. 1681c. A consumer reporting agency may not make a report that includes the following items: “(1) Cases under title 11 or under the ... Read full article
How to Discharge Your Student Loans In Bankruptcy! Yes, It Can Be Done!
What To Do If You Are a Creditor In a Bankruptcy?
Can Bankruptcy Rescue You from a Financial Scam?
Has anyone ever offered you $500, $1,000, $2,000 or more for you to sign your name – no strings attached? ... Read full article
Your House Is In Foreclosure: What Should You Do? Part Two
Your House Is In Foreclosure: What Should You Do? Part Two
Can Bankruptcy Rescue You from a Financial Scam?
Has anyone ever offered you $500, $1,000, $2,000 or more for you to sign your name – no strings attached? ... Read full article
Should You Use A Debt Settlement Company? Be Aware! Be Very Aware!
Many Innocent Reasons Lead to Bankruptcy
Western Sky On-Line Payday Lender To Stop Making Loans!
As bankruptcy lawyers, we often see people who are in financial distress turn to some pretty unsavory companies. We see the predatory nature of the loans involved and the damage inflicted because of such loans. ... Read full article
Documents at the Root of Bankruptcy Filing–In More Ways Than One
Where are your important documents? ... Read full article
Top 3 tips to prevent identity theft
The Federal Trade Commission offers three easy ways to safeguard your identity, your security, your property and your credit standing from identity theft. But first, what is identify theft? It is the fraudulent use of another person’s information, such ... Read full article
What Are The Real Benefits Of The Bankruptcy Discharge?
Credit Report Errors Cause Consumers Higher Interest Rates
After filing bankruptcy people are often interested in trying to rebuild their credit, and a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a good first step to repairing your credit. ... Read full article
Will Bankruptcy Filings Increase In 2013?
Bankruptcy filings have been down in the last year. In theory that’s good thing but that is not necessarily all good news. And it certainly isn’t good news for those of us in the business of filing bankruptcies! ... Read full article
Can I Rent If I File Bankruptcy?