As of February 20, the IRS says it processed about 50 billion 2014 income tax returns. 83 percent of these filers received an average refund of $3,120. The number may be somewhat skewed, since taxpayers who anticipate large refunds tend to file … [Read more...]
Exceptions to the Automatic Stay
Exceptions to the Automatic Stay under the Bankruptcy Laws When you file for protection under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, the automatic stay under the Bankruptcy Code immediately goes into effect, prohibiting your creditors from calling, writing or … [Read more...]
When Do I Start Receiving Bankruptcy Benefits?
In some ways, your financial fresh start occurs the moment you file for bankruptcy, as your creditors are immediately prevented from taking actions against you or your property to collect their debts. The debts are then officially wiped out when you … [Read more...]
Dealing with an Aggressive Creditor
Protecting Yourself from Creditor Harassment Most of us want to pay our bills in a timely manner, and we often try hard to work with creditors when we get behind. But some creditors are relentless, calling and writing incessantly in an attempt to … [Read more...]
‘No One Gets A Free House’
Courts in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and elsewhere have repeated this phrase quite a bit since the mortgage crisis began in 2009. Distressed homeowners burdened by mortgages that had become unaffordable complained of unfair lending practices, both … [Read more...]
The Two Most Common Personal Bankruptcy Options
Your Personal Bankruptcy Options If you are considering filing for personal bankruptcy protection, you can easily be confused about the different options available to you. Here are the basic options for obtaining personal bankruptcy … [Read more...]
When Can I Start Rebuilding My Credit after a Bankruptcy?
How Soon Can You Start Reestablishing Credit after Bankruptcy? If you’ve had to file bankruptcy, for any reason whatsoever, you may be wondering how soon you can start to rebuild your credit, as well as the best ways to do so. You Can Start … [Read more...]
Can An Attorney Help Me Modify the Terms of a Loan?
Can a Lawyer Help You Obtain a Loan Modification? You may be experiencing financial difficulties and considering a bankruptcy filing to get a fresh start. However, your problem may be limited to one or a couple of loans that you simply can’t afford … [Read more...]
Why Is Bankruptcy Called Chapter 7?
What Is a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? If you have been wrestling with a large amount of debt - and you don't see any way to pull yourself out of your financial problems - Chapter 7 could help you. Legal counsel, or a friend or family member, might have … [Read more...]
Debt Settlement vs. Debt Consolidation
If you are struggling financially, weary of the incessant calls and letters from creditors, you have likely seen advertisements on television or the Internet offering debt consolidation or debt settlement. These are two distinctly different programs, … [Read more...]
