Once you've finalized your bankruptcy in California, rebuilding your finances might seem impossible. Your credit score has tanked, your savings have been wiped out and you have few financial assets. But it's not impossible to rebuild your finances — it just takes...
Helping With Your Financial Future
Year: 2020
Can you keep your car during bankruptcy?
If you can't pay off your debts in California, filing for bankruptcy might be the only option. Your credit score will take a hit, but you'll be able to discharge some of your debts and start fresh. However, you might also have to sacrifice some of your assets in the...
CFPB finalizes debt collection rule
Consumer advocates in California and around the country are concerned about a rule change finalized recently by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The rule, which updates the 1977 Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, would allow debt collectors to contact...
Not all debts can be discharged in bankruptcy
If you need help paying down existing debts, it may be a good idea to file for bankruptcy. However, not all debts are eligible to be discharged in a Chapter 7 proceeding. In some cases, it may be in your best interest to negotiate a payment plan with a California...
Finding life after bankruptcy
All too often, individuals in California and other U.S. states reach a point where they can no longer pay off their debts. After facing the difficulty of not being able to pay minimum monthly payments on credit cards or car loans, many people decide to file...
What happens when you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Many people in California have dreams of owning a successful small business. However, the majority of small businesses fail within the first year. A small percentage make it to five years, and a smaller percentage make it to ten years. While it might not be fun to...
What are the advantages of filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
You feel overwhelmed by your bills each month. You can’t keep up with paying off your medical debt from an unexpected surgery. You may have lost your job in the recent economic downturn. You may be struggling paying of thousands in credit card debt. The stress is...