Chapter 13 offers borrowers who overextend themselves financially the opportunity to rearrange their debts and institute a court-approved repayment plan while abiding by some financial restrictions, providing much-needed relief to thousands of individuals. Of course, not all who attempt a Chapter 13 repayment plan actually succeed in making all the payments on time. In some cases, this can cause major…
Has your financial situation gone through ups and downs during the last 5 or 10 years? Any number of unforeseen circumstances can rock your financial boat, especially an unexpected decrease in income (or loss of employment altogether) as well as a sudden medical urgency or other family crises. If you experience several financial upheavals, you may find your finances so…
Once your bankruptcy is approved, you can immediately start working to improve your credit. Some options you may wish to consider when attempting to rebuild credit are to apply for a secured loan or a secured credit card. Secured loans are most often offered at smaller banks or credit unions. The way they work is that you deposit a set…
You have reached a point in your life where you realize that your financial troubles can no longer be ignored. For a time, you may have convinced yourself that your situation did not pose a considerable issue or that you could get a handle on your affairs when you reached a point you designated in your mind. However, that point…
When you face financial hardship, it is easy to turn to credit cards for quick relief. In some cases, this is a reasonable choice, or the least-bad choice available in the moment, There is no reason to beat yourself up for making the best choice you can in a given difficult situation. However, many people fall into the trap of…
Homeowners considering a Chapter 7 bankruptcy probably have understandable concerns about whether or not they can keep their home through to the side of the procedure. In many cases, homeowners do not need to forfeit their homes in order to create a fresh financial start, but it is never wise to assume this is the case. If you hope to…
Whether your debt is still a constant struggle or you are already in the process of bankruptcy, you may have concerns that your credit score will never rise to useful levels, or may take a punishingly long time to do so. The good news is that your credit score can and will go up, if you consistently make certain financial…
Many things can bring you to the point of considering bankruptcy, and in many cases, bankruptcy is truly the most effective, beneficial option you have available. However, bankruptcy is not something to take lightly, and is generally not the first course of action you should consider when you hit hard financial times. As you weigh your options, it is wise…
Have you ever noticed that life changes have a way of catching you off guard sometimes? While there are certain things in life you plan for or come to expect, other situations or issues may arise suddenly, without notice, or develop over time without you being quite aware of what’s happening. For instance, sometimes, romantic relationships decline little by little,…
Chapter 13 is an excellent form of debt relief. It offers those with sufficient income the opportunity to discharge many kinds of debt after completing a court-approved repayment plan. While the debtor does sacrifice many financial privileges for a period of time, it is usually not necessary to forfeit one’s home or other property while undergoing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.…