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If I File Bankruptcy, Do I Lose Everything?

Filing bankruptcy can give you a fresh start in life by discharging debt and freeing up money to cover living expenses. But people often wonder if they’ll need to give up property such as their car or home in order … Continue reading

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What to Expect When Meeting With the Bankruptcy Trustee at the 341 Meeting

Do you have worries about your bankruptcy case? Do you fear being judged by people because you’re in a tight financial spot? As your professional bankruptcy attorney, it’s not only my job to get your case taken care of—I’m also … Continue reading

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Can My Landlord Evict Me After Filing Bankruptcy?

Filing bankruptcy can be freeing and give you a new financial start, but it can also be scary, especially when you’re uncertain of the consequences. People usually have questions about their credit score and property, and if they’re renting, they … Continue reading

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When Filing Bankruptcy – Don’t focus on what you lose, but what you gain!

If you tend to be a “glass half empty” kind of person, bankruptcy may be especially challenging. It’s understandable to feel discouraged when you think about the negative aspects of bankruptcy: damaged credit score, inability to use credit for a … Continue reading

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Taking the Fear out of Bankruptcy

There’s nothing that creates anxiety and fear quite like wondering if you’ll be able to make financial ends meet. Threats to our financial security can lead to panic, worry, and even hopelessness. For some people, even thinking about bankruptcy makes … Continue reading

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Is Bankruptcy Counseling Necessary?

Preparing for bankruptcy is a big undertaking full of many tasks such as budgeting, filling out paperwork, organizing documents, and saving the money to file. Some people are dismayed when they find out they also need to complete two bankruptcy … Continue reading

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Helping a Friend Through Bankruptcy

We all need extra help from time to time, whether we’re dealing with a busy schedule, health problem, or emotional difficulties. Coping with financial challenges such as bankruptcy can feel very isolating because of the shame and privacy that’s often … Continue reading

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I’m Self Employed – How Will Filing Bankruptcy Affect My Business?

Being a business owner is a dream for many people. The idea of running a business the way you want and making all the decisions can be freeing. But what happens to your business when you have personal financial troubles? … Continue reading

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Bankruptcy Isn’t a Dirty Word

Money is one of those “taboo” topics that people often avoid talking about. While you may not avoid casually talking about finances when things are going well, bringing up specific difficulties, including bankruptcy, may make some people uncomfortable. But really, … Continue reading

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Introductory Guide to Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is usually an unfamiliar topic to most people, until they find themselves in debt that has become too difficult to keep up with. Let me give you a brief overview of the basics of bankruptcy so that you can … Continue reading

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