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There was a time, many decades ago, when student loan debt could be forgiven -- or, at least, it would go unpaid. But in the 1970s, a new law was passed that made student loan debt virtually impossible to discharge. This was in response to a wave of nonpayments. This...
You would be forgiven for thinking that bankruptcy is purely a negative act that has few benefits. Bankruptcy has been portrayed as a disastrous step that everyone should avoid. Now, obviously, no one wants to go through a bankruptcy and you should do everything in...
Some people may mistakenly think that bankruptcy is a one-shot deal: that once you file for bankruptcy, that is the only chance you get. However, this is incorrect. There is no limit to the number of bankruptcy filings you can go through. But there are time limits...
One of the most important aspects of a bankruptcy filing is the debt discharge process. This is the stage of the bankruptcy that sees many of your past debts eliminated (either partially or wholly) and it can free you up after the bankruptcy so that you can get your...
Perhaps the only thing harder than facing bankruptcy is facing divorce along with it. What are you to do when your savings account ends the same time as your marriage does? Does it make a difference which event you handle first? Yes, it does. Whether you should file...
Personal bankruptcy filings have been on a steep decline in the last six years, and that's a great sign for many Americans across the country that have been in -- and know -- stressful financial situations. In the last six years, personal bankruptcy rates have dropped...
If you are in over your head financially and struggling to make ends meet in Louisiana, you may be tired of wondering if you are going to lose your house and cars. You may find yourself wondering if debt relief/consolidation is a better option for you than bankruptcy....
In the last few weeks, we've written a few posts about what happens during the bankruptcy process and how you need to react to each step. We talked about the timeline of bankruptcy, and we also touched on the many myths that exist in relation to bankruptcy. Today, we...
When debt becomes smothering and overwhelming, calls from creditors haunt your dreams and you cannot see a way out of the financial situation you are in, bankruptcy can provide hope for a brighter financial future, no matter where you start. Many fear the stigma...
People who are considering or have filed for bankruptcy will naturally have many questions about the process. How do I file? What can I expect in the weeks that follow my filing? What new responsibilities will I have in the wake of a filing? What do the different...