After Bankruptcy: Please Don’t Go Out and Co-Sign for a Car

After Bankruptcy: Please Don’t Go Right Out and Don’t Co-Sign for a Car Got an email last week that made me sad.  Cherry filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy back in 2017.  She recently went to buy a car and ended up getting financed by Santander at 21%. After she did that, she asked why is her […]

Lack of Drivers, NYC Workers Leads to Yellow Cab Shortage during COVID Pandemic

Provided below is a link to an article at ABC discussing the shortage of Yellow Cabs in Manhattan. https://abc7ny.com/taxi-shortage-cab-delta-variant-covid/10930021/

Can You File For Bankruptcy More Than Once in California?

Many people in California have filed for bankruptcy protection, perhaps to discharge their credit card bills, medical expenses, or stop foreclosure on their home. After successfully completing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case, obtaining a discharge order will feel like a fresh start. However, as you are rebuilding your life, you might experience additional […]

Can You File For Bankruptcy More Than Once in California?

Many people in California have filed for bankruptcy protection, perhaps to discharge their credit card bills, medical expenses, or stop foreclosure on their home. After successfully completing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case, obtaining a discharge order will feel like a fresh start. However, as you are rebuilding your life, you might experience additional […]

A Million Dollar Mistake: Personal Injury and Bankruptcy

A Million Dollar Mistake: Personal Injury and Bankruptcy Under Virginia law, the bankruptcy court cannot take away a personal injury claim.  Injured in a car accident? Hurt in the hospital? Anyone in Virginia can file bankruptcy and still keep those claims. Steven Ramsdell, one of the top bankruptcy lawyers here, is desperately trying to save […]

A Million Dollar Mistake: Personal Injury and Bankruptcy

A Million Dollar Mistake: Personal Injury and Bankruptcy Under Virginia law, the bankruptcy court cannot take away a personal injury claim.  Injured in a car accident? Hurt in the hospital? Anyone in Virginia can file bankruptcy and still keep those claims. Steven Ramsdell, one of the top bankruptcy lawyers here, is desperately trying to save […]

A Million Dollar Mistake: Personal Injury and Bankruptcy

A Million Dollar Mistake: Personal Injury and Bankruptcy Under Virginia law, the bankruptcy court cannot take away a personal injury claim.  Injured in a car accident? Hurt in the hospital? Anyone in Virginia can file bankruptcy and still keep those claims. Steven Ramsdell, one of the top bankruptcy lawyers here, is desperately trying to save […]

A New Bipartisian Bill is Introduced in Congress to Allow the Discharge of Student Loans in Bankruptcy After 10 Years

The FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act of 2021Durbin/Cornyn FRESH START would:-Make Federal Student Loans Eligible for Discharge in a Bankruptcy Proceeding ten years after thefirst loan payment is due.- As part of the bankruptcy proceedings, certain colleges and universities  who receive a certain amount of federally backed student loans, would be required to repay a portion of discharged federal student loans to the taxpayer, in a new cost-sharing structure.- Retain the Existing Undue Hardship Option for private student loans and for federal student loans thathave been due fo

Important Information To Know About Student Loans

Clark Howard shares some awesome & important information regarding student loans, how they work, and how much you should take our per year!

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