In just thirteen months, Maria’s credit score after bankruptcy was above the national average Are you one of the people who still thinks bankruptcy hurts your credit score?   Maria M was worried about her credit score when she came to talk to me in November 2013.

According to a fellow lawyer, JayFleischman · August 28, 2015, a proclaimed expert in student loans and bankruptcy, federal student loans can be discharged if you are totally and permanently disabled. And you can do it without filing for bankruptcy.
Unfortunately, getting the U.S. Department of Education to approve your discharge request isn’t always so simple. The procedure can be complicated, and it’s easy to make a mistake that can cost you thousands of dollars.

Interesting article in Bloomberg Business regarding Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) “a record 26,704 complaints were registered in July, up 15 percent from the previous month and up 20 percent from a year ago. The CFPB regulates a wide range of consumer financial products, with the notable exceptions of investments and insurance. Debt collectors inspire the most complaints, followed by problems with credit reports and with mortgages.

Lake Geneva, WI – September 3, 2015 – Wynn at Law, LLC, a Southeastern Wisconsin law firm, announces the expansion of its Wisconsin legal team with a new appointment.

On September 2, 2015, Hulu announced that it would offer an ad-free level of its popular streaming service. This prompted a lot of my Facebook friends to start talking about cutting their cable service.
According to the company’s press release:

By: Steven P. Taylor
Law Office of Steven P. Taylor, P.C.
August 31, 2015

Divorce causes stress and amplified emotions for all family members. Once you realize you must also reconcile marital debt, you can double the stress for you and your spouse. Filing a Kenosha bankruptcy before divorcing, preferably jointly, can be a great solution to marital debt problems. We’ve put together a list of seven reasons why filing a Kenosha bankruptcy before divorcing may be the perfect option for you and your spouse.