Jul 17, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor
In recent years, the number of families living paycheck to paycheck has risen sharply. For many Americans, this is the new economic reality. More and more families are falling into financial hardship, as the cost of living continues to increase. This can have serious consequences for those who are unable to make ends meet. The …
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Jun 19, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor
In helping clients file for bankruptcy, they often ask the following two questions: If something happens to my car while I am in bankruptcy, can I buy a new one? Will I be able to buy a car after I am out of bankruptcy? These are reasonable concerns. Having reliable transportation can be considered a …
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Apr 17, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor
Members of the military, current, and veteran, have sacrificed a lot for their country. Unfortunately, economic hardship is often a consequence of those sacrifices. The federal government understands this consequence. Lawmakers have instituted laws to help military members certain debt collection actions. The Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides some protections to active-duty military dealing …
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Apr 3, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor
When you are in debt and dealing with creditors, you may hear and see many terms that can confuse you. The terms “property lien” and “judgment lien” are two such terms. While these terms relate to each other, they do not mean the same thing. The distinction between the two terms depends on how a …
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Mar 20, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is known as a reorganization of debt. It helps debtors reorganize their debt and pay them off through a bankruptcy court structured repayment plan. Depending upon a debtor’s financial situation, they could have their unsecured debt (i.e. credit cards and medical bills) paid off and secured debts (i.e. mortgage and car payments) …
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Jan 16, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor
Ordinarily, a couple with financial problems could simply file bankruptcy and get a financial fresh start. But a couple contemplating divorce should first consider how filing bankruptcy could affect their divorce and vice versa. The timing of filing bankruptcy and divorce affects different aspects and outcomes of each procedure. Here are some ways bankruptcy and …
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Dec 12, 2022 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor
Do you receive Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits and feel by debt? You are not alone. Many of those receiving SSDI benefits find themselves overwhelmed by debt. Have you thought about filing bankruptcy but do not know how filing may affect your benefits? The exact effect bankruptcy will have on your benefits depends on your …
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Nov 7, 2022 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor
According to the latest statistics, almost 45 million Americans owe an estimated $1.75 trillion in student loans. They took out these loans in good faith to help them pursue a college degree and secure a better future for themselves and their families. However, many have found it increasingly difficult to pay off their student loan …
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Sep 5, 2022 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor
For most people, a car is a necessity. You use it to get to work, take the kids to school, and run errands. When something happens that causes you to fall behind on your car payments, it can feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. You may wonder if there is …
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Jul 22, 2022 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor
Those who file bankruptcy often fear their credit will be too damaged to qualify for a home mortgage before the bankruptcy comes off their credit report in 7 to 10 years. The truth is that most who file bankruptcy can rebuild their credit within just a few years and qualify for a home mortgage. It …
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