A typical idea of what makes up “fame and fortune” requires us to look at the world of celebrities, sports figures, and pop stars. As favorite celebrities’ stars start to rise, so does their wealth and accumulation of things. Most superstars make super paydays and use those funds to buy
Most of us tend to think that the only people who have money problems are those of us with lower paying jobs. But the truth is people from all walks of life experience financial pitfalls, and need help getting back on track from time to time. It might be that
Filing for bankruptcy is an option many distressed consumer debtors turn to when they are having a hard time paying all of their bills. But there are a lot of choices to make, once the choice to file is initially made, and knowing a bit about how the process works
Most people know that there are certain “chapters” of bankruptcy, but are less clear on what that means. The idea is actually pretty basic, the chapters refer to the actual chapter of the bankruptcy law. So a Chapter 7 case is simply one that follows the rules of chapter 7
There are two types of consumer bankruptcies, a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13. In both cases you are able to discharge some of your debt, which makes it easier to pay the debt that remains. Filing bankruptcy can also give you the opportunity to get caught up on your
When people think about bankruptcy and how filing a case will impact their property, one of two thoughts is likely. The first is that you can file a case and keep all of your stuff without paying, and the second is that if you file for bankruptcy you will not
One of the misconceptions about bankruptcy is that you can file a case, but still keep your property without making payments. The truth is that if you have things you want to hang on to, like your house or car, you do have to keep making payments. If you do
If you are experiencing difficulty paying all of your monthly bills, you might be thinking about filing for bankruptcy. And, if you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy you probably have a lot of questions about the process. There are two main types of consumer bankruptcies, and either one will
If you are considering bankruptcy you might also be wondering if you will lose your job, or be kicked out of your rent home for filing a case. With many potential employers performing background and credit check upon hire, and landlords doing the same, it is only natural to wonder
Not many things today are made to last, and the minute you get the most current smartphone it seems like a new one is on the market. With so many advances in technology, you would think that the value of things would be on the rise. But, just the opposite
