How to Rebuild Credit After Bankruptcy Many people avoid bankruptcy because they have heard the stories of how bankruptcy stays on your credit report for 7-10 years. They believe that this will ruin any chances of ever having a good credit score. Untrue. In fact when you file bankruptcy and receive your immediate debt relief you [...]
Using Bankruptcy to Stop Credit Card Collections Can Bankruptcy Stop Credit Card Collections? Bankruptcy CAN stop collection attempts from credit card companies that include lawsuits or other forms of legal action. The automatic stay offers protection from collection attempts and stays in place until your case is completed. The stay goes into effect when you file bankruptcy, either Chapter [...]
We know that filing for bankruptcy can be a stressful ordeal. And while you may feel relief after your case closes, the decisions you make in your life after bankruptcy are just as (if not more) important. To learn more about how to regain control of your finances after filing bankruptcy, contact a skilled bankruptcy [...]
It is a popular misconception that only unsuccessful people or businesses file for bankruptcy, or that there is no way for people to achieve success in the future after filing. Allmand Law Firm, PLLC would like to dispel the myth that bankruptcy and success are somehow mutually exclusive of one another, and focus on how [...]
If you're like most people, then you're probably using your debit card for many everyday transactions such as shopping for groceries, paying a restaurant bill and putting gas in your car. But many more merchants are beginning to practice placing a "hold" on bank accounts so that they can insure that they can get their [...]
One of the biggest reasons that some post-bankruptcy debtors fail to financially thrive after their bankruptcy discharge is that they don't understand the basics of personal finance. At first, some post-bankruptcy debtors are extremely frugal to a fault; but within a few years they begin making the same mistakes and need to consider bankruptcy again. [...]
So you're out of bankruptcy for a few years now and you're ready to take your credit restoration efforts to another level. You already have a few low-credit, high interest rate credit cards; but you just qualified for new credit card with low interest and a high limit. Should you transfer the debt from your [...]
We've talked about what to do when faced with debt troubles after bankruptcy; but what can a post-bankruptcy debtor do to prevent financial disaster from striking twice? Let's take a look at a few tips: Post-bankruptcy debtors should never mistake a money draining liability for an asset. One of the most common mistakes post-bankruptcy debtors [...]
As banks begin to feel the pinch due to credit card fee restrictions implemented by the Credit CARDAct, many financial institutions have begun to nickel and dime existing and new banking customers. For debtors exiting bankruptcy the new fee-heavy bank policies can be financially painful. Below are a few tips on how post-bankruptcy debtors can [...]
How to Avoid the Banking Fees As the recession rages on, many banks that once offered free checking are now implementing new fees and/or raising existing fees on accounts. For debtors exiting bankruptcy, these fees can be a hindrance to their financial goals because they can add up to hundreds of dollars a year once [...]
