Why Is Bankruptcy A Dirty Word? Dirty Words. 4-Letter Words? Bankruptcy. Why is filing for bankruptcy and starting over considered a faux pas? No one wants to file for bankruptcy. But hearing stories from just a few of the millions financially struggling shows how it can make sense. Yet, a woman who had filed bankruptcy […]
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Navigating Financial Challenges in Retirement Ideally, by the time you reach retirement age, you’ll have enough assets to sustain a comfortable standard of living. Unfortunately, many retirees face financial struggles due to poor insurance coverage, rising medical expenses, and inadequate living adjustments in Social Security, pensions, and retirement accounts. Assessing Financial Health: It’s crucial for
Understanding the Role of a Bankruptcy Trustee in Your Case When filing for bankruptcy, you’ll likely encounter a bankruptcy trustee at some point in the process. But who are they, and what role do they play in your case? Here’s everything you need to know about bankruptcy trustees. Who Is a Bankruptcy Trustee? A bankruptcy
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How Medical Debt Impacts Your Marriage and Bankruptcy Options How Medical Debt Impacts Your Marriage Medical debt is one of the most common financial struggles for married couples. Whether it’s from an unexpected hospital stay, surgery, or ongoing treatments, these bills can add up quickly. In some cases, they can create stress and tension in
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The bank received an order for garnishment — there goes your savings. Garnishment. What is Garnishment and How Does it Work? Garnishment allows creditors to collect unpaid debts by seizing your wages, bank accounts, or other property. In Kansas, creditors typically seek a court judgment before requesting a garnishment order. However, in some cases, they
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What You Need to Know for June 2014 The Judicial Conference of the United States approved amendments to the Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule, which will go into effect on June 1, 2014. The amendment affecting most bankruptcy filers is an increase in the administrative fee assessed at the filing of every bankruptcy case. The
Consumers Beware: Protect Yourself from Rental Late Fee Scams Most consumers remember to lock their doors and windows at night, but it’s just as important to protect themselves from fraud. Criminals can defraud unsuspecting consumers in a moment through the mail, email, the internet, or the telephone. Consumers must remember to safeguard their information and
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