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An Overview of Wage Garnishment in Arizona

An Overview of Wage Garnishment in Arizona Wage garnishment is the most common type of garnishment. In Arizona, the wage garnishment process usually starts when a creditor files a writ of garnishment of earnings, therefore, initiating a civil lawsuit against a debtor, who has defaulted on payments. If the judge rules for the creditor, the […]
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An Overview of Wage Garnishment in Arizona

An Overview of Wage Garnishment in Arizona Wage garnishment is the most common type of garnishment. In Arizona, the wage garnishment process usually starts when a creditor files a writ of garnishment of earnings, therefore, initiating a civil lawsuit against a debtor, who has defaulted on payments. If the judge rules for the creditor, the […]
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More Retirees Are Filing for Bankruptcy

More and more retirees are filing for bankruptcy due to several reasons. Disappearing benefits, rising medical costs, planning inadequately, increasing caretaker expenses, and declining income are a few of the major causes. More seniors are not only filing for bankruptcy, but they also are representing a larger percentage of filers. In 1991, only 2% of bankruptcy filers were 65 years or older. Now, more than 12% of bankruptcy filers are seniors, up 10% in less than thirty years.

More Retirees Are Filing for Bankruptcy

More and more retirees are filing for bankruptcy due to several reasons. Disappearing benefits, rising medical costs, planning inadequately, increasing caretaker expenses, and declining income are a few of the major causes. More seniors are not only filing for bankruptcy, but they also are representing a larger percentage of filers. In 1991, only 2% of bankruptcy filers were 65 years or older. Now, more than 12% of bankruptcy filers are seniors, up 10% in less than thirty years.

Benefits and Disadvantages of Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Filing bankruptcy is a huge decision. And, there are a lot of smaller, yet extremely important choices to be made regarding the process. Should you file bankruptcy? What type of bankruptcy should you file? When should you file bankruptcy?
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Understanding Arizona Bankruptcy

Understanding the bankruptcy process can be a daunting undertaking. However, if you break it down into manageable sections, it can be easier to understand. Keep reading the following sections to learn more about the bankruptcy process and how it applies to your individual situation: Bankruptcy Explained, Bankruptcy Types, Why Should You File Bankruptcy, When Should You File Bankruptcy, and Bankruptcy Costs.

The 5 Best Ways to Get Creditors to Stop Calling You

You have been paying your bills late. Deciding strategically each month which bills get paid. Then it all catches up with you. Maybe you had to miss extra days of work unexpectedly or lost your job. Whatever the reason, you are no longer able to make the monthly minimums. Then the calls start. First, it is one or two calls a week. Then it is every day, multiple calls each day. You waiver between just putting your phone on silence, afraid to answer the next call, to being scared you will miss an important call regarding a job application, your loved ones, or kids’ school.

​Is Bankruptcy the Best Way to Avoid Foreclosure and Keep Your Home?

If you are about to lose your home to foreclosure, it is a good reason to start thinking about bankruptcy as a fresh start. Make sure to consult with a qualified bankruptcy attorney immediately. If you wait too long, it may be too late to save your home. Starting the bankruptcy process can halt the foreclosure process, which may give you the necessary time to save your home.

Is Bankruptcy the Best Way to Avoid Foreclosure and Keep Your Home?

Depending on your situation, bankruptcy may be the best way to avoid foreclosure and keep your home. Before filing bankruptcy, you should step back and assess your individual situation. Just because something works for someone else does not mean it is the best option for you. Each person’s situation is unique to their specific circumstances. Some things you should consider before filing bankruptcy:

Am I Eligible to File Bankruptcy?

All of my clients want to know how quickly they can recover their credit score and so here is the answer. If you are proactive you can have a six eighty or six 90 credit score. Two years after we file the bankruptcy petition the way that you do that is you obtain a credit card immediately after we file. You start using the card responsibly and you only charge 50 percent of the limit on the card and you pay that off every single month. If you do that for two years you're going to have a 680 credit score in two years.

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