Bankruptcy Blog
May 10th, 2012 by Reed Allmand

We often tell our readers that reviewing their medical bills for errors is essential, that it can help them get payments from their insurance company and save money on medical bills. It seems that this task has opened the doors for some entrepreneurs to start a business dedicated to helping people review their medical bills. [...]
More...May 9th, 2012 by Reed Allmand

In many situations, it may not be too late to add a creditor if you accidentally forgot to add them to your filing. Whether you are filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the process for some can be stressful so it’s understandable this may happen. Upon realizing you left out a creditor it’s [...]
More...May 9th, 2012 by Reed Allmand

You’ve been attempting to pay off your debts to the best of your abilities. Whenever you get extra money, you throw it at your bills in the hopes that the mountain of debt you have will magically reduce itself. However, it seems that no matter how much money you make – or how much you [...]
More...May 8th, 2012 by Reed Allmand

Fortunately, bankruptcy does protect a majority of personal property through exemptions. The exemptions allowed depend on the state and each state varies on how much is covered. There are different exemption categories for assets with each having a limitation on how much value is protected. Federal exemptions are also available and in some cases, they [...]
More...May 7th, 2012 by Reed Allmand

IRS wage garnishment, also known as a wage levy, is a forced form of collection imposed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This action takes place when a taxpayer fails to pay taxes. The process allows the IRS to withhold a certain percentage of paycheck earnings to put toward outstanding taxes. The amount taken during [...]
More...May 7th, 2012 by Reed Allmand

Ron Betenbough’s company has been building homes in Texas for the last 20 years and has always been more than willing to compete by offering great prices. Now, however because of the number of foreclosures occurring, this has become difficult. He has now taken a new approach by creating construction that has features that save [...]
More...May 4th, 2012 by Reed Allmand

Being sued for credit card debt makes many consumers nervous about dealing with the situation. The issue becomes more complicated if you’re unsure if the debt is really yours or you can’t afford to pay it. While creditors should be able to provide proof related to their claim, there are several actions consumers should consider [...]
More...May 4th, 2012 by Reed Allmand

Dealing with debt collectors can be a challenging process whether or not you owe what they are trying to collect on. Debt collectors may exercise practices that are unfair in order to get debtors to pay. While it’s true they can file a lawsuit for an outstanding liability, many feel that debtors are unaware of [...]
More...May 3rd, 2012 by Reed Allmand

If you are thinking about filing bankruptcy you may wonder which chapter is best for your financial situation. While you can get a better idea by discussing your circumstances with an experienced bankruptcy attorney, you may be able to gain an idea based how each chapter is meant to help the consumer. When bankruptcy is [...]
More...May 3rd, 2012 by Reed Allmand

Civil cases are typically private disputes between two people or smaller groups of people or even a company but a criminal case is when the actions of a person or a group of people is considered to cause or have the potential to cause harm to society as a whole. A civil case can be [...]
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