- Debt Settlement Article
I came across an article this morning about Debt Settlement on Yahoo. It has a good explanation of what to REALLY expect from the Debt Settlement companies. ... read more +
6-Mar-2010 9:56A
- Welcome to Our Florida Bankruptcy Blog
Our Attorneys are pleased to announce the launch of our Bankruptcy Blog with an RSS feed available at http://www.orlandobankruptcylawfirm.com/Recent-Blog-Posts/RSS.xml read more +
4-Mar-2010 2:46P
- Welcome to our Palm Beach, Florida Wills, Trusts and Estates Law Blog
Our attorneys are pleased to announce the launch of our Wills, Trusts and Estates law blog with an RSS feed available . read more +
4-Mar-2010 1:47P
- Welcome to Our Los Angeles Bankruptcy Blog
Our attorneys are pleased to announce the launch of our Bankruptcy blog with an RSS feed available at http://losangelescollectionsdefense/Recent-Blog-Posts/RSS.xml read more +
26-Feb-2010 10:09A
- Settling a Debt for less than you owe can cost more than you think
Yes settling a debt for less than you owe will save you money but it is not going to save you as much as you think. When you settle a debt with your credit card or other creditors for less than you owe the amount forgiven is taxable income. For ... read more +
24-Feb-2010 6:52P
- New Credit Card Regulations – Opt in for Over Draft Fees
As you may have heard there are several new credit card regulations. One such regulation prohibits banks from charging over draft fees unless you “opt in.” If you chose not to “opt in” to the service your credit card or debit card transactions will ... read more +
24-Feb-2010 9:58A
- I filed bankruptcy. When will creditors stop calling?
As soon as your bankruptcy case is filed with the Court the “automatic stay” comes into effect. The “automatic stay” is much what it sounds like, it happens automatically upon filing of your case and it stays certain actions against you. This means ... read more +
20-Feb-2010 9:00A
- CAN BANKRUPTCY HELP ME MODIFY MY MORTGAGE?
Given the current economic conditions, and significant decreases of home values across the country, we receive many telephone calls and inquiries from people who are struggling with their mortgage(s) in one way or another. Almost universally, people ... read more +
17-Feb-2010 12:58P
- Welcome to Our San Diego Bankruptcy Blog
Our attorneys are pleased to announce the launch of our bankruptcy blog with an RSS feed available . read more +
16-Feb-2010 1:49P
- Welcome to our Southern California Bankruptcy Blog
Our attorneys are pleased to announce the launch of our bankruptcy blog with an RSS feed available at http://www.socalbankruptcylaw.com/Blog/Recent-Blog-Posts/RSS.xml read more +
15-Feb-2010 2:42P
- What is Bankruptcy Counseling? Pre-Discharge Education
Individual debtors filing bankruptcy are required to complete both pre and post discharge counseling courses. Pre-filing counseling or “Credit Counseling” must be completed before the filing of bankruptcy. After the filing of bankruptcy debtors must ... read more +
15-Feb-2010 9:38A
- Can I get a Still Get a Cell Phone after a Bankruptcy?
The quick answer is YES, you can get a cell phone after a bankruptcy, and you can make it a part of your plan to rebuild your credit over time. If you've just discharged your debts and haven't worked on rebuilding your credit yet, there are two ... read more +
15-Feb-2010 5:52A
- 3 Ways to Bounce Back from the Recession
It’s been a terrible year for many, but here are three tips to bounce back in 2010: Don’t Start Spending! It’s tempting to not want to go on a spending spree just as things are getting better. We know you have tightened your belt for a long time, ... read more +
12-Feb-2010 8:30A
- Getting Credit after Bankruptcy
It is a common myth that after filing for Bankruptcy , it takes up to ten years to get credit again. This isn’t true at all. In fact, there are many ways to get credit after Bankruptcy: Secured Credit Cards - Secured cards are so easy to get that ... read more +
11-Feb-2010 6:45A
- What is Bankruptcy Counseling? Pre Filing Counseling
In order for an individual to qualify for bankruptcy protection you must first complete Credit Counseling. Counseling can be completed on-line, over the phone, and in person. The counseling will take about 2 hours. In order to for an agency to ... read more +
11-Feb-2010 6:07A
- Watch Me Wednesday: Is Bankruptcy Right for You?
Senior Managing Partner Melvyn Jacoby discusses the importance of speaking with an attorney if you are trying to find out if Bankruptcy is right for you. read more +
10-Feb-2010 6:45A
- More Choosing to File Chapter 7 over Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Report Says
According to a report in November by the National Bankruptcy Research Center , Chapter 7 Bankruptcy filings grew by more than 42% from 2008, whereas Chapter 13 Bankruptcy increased by only 12% from the year prior. The declining share of Chapter 13 ... read more +
9-Feb-2010 6:29A
- 5 Things to Bring To Your Initial Bankruptcy Consultation
The purpose of your first appointment is for your bankruptcy attorney to collect information about you and your financial situation. Here are the five most important things to prepare for your initial office consultation: Recent Pay Stubs: or ... read more +
8-Feb-2010 7:23A
- If you are filing chapter 13 bankruptcy with careful planning you may be able to reduce your payment
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a payment plan. In chapter 13 the debtor makes a reasonable monthly payment based on his or her income and expenses . Whatever does not get paid back to creditors through the plan is discharged and you never have to repay ... read more +
8-Feb-2010 7:12A
- 3 Things to Avoid Prior to Bankruptcy
If you are thinking about filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, there are a few things you should try not to do before you file: Do not transfer property to anyone. This includes anything valuable, such as a house, car, boat, bank account, etc. ... read more +
5-Feb-2010 8:13A
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