Sometimes, people get so buried in debt that they may see no other way out other than declaring bankruptcy. This may be the case for people who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments. They may believe Chapter 7 bankruptcy will be the only option to save their...
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Be aware of these common debt settlement scam tactics
If you are like many others in California, you struggle with debt. If you have trouble paying even after taking a variety of measures, you might be a good candidate for debt settlement. When considering this option, it’s crucial to be aware of these common scams....
Is filing bankruptcy in retirement a smart move to make?
Retirement is a thought on the minds of many California adults. If you are at retirement age and have significant debt, retire with significant debt, filing for bankruptcy could be the right move. Taking the means test The means test is a commonly used test measuring...
Making the choice to file for bankruptcy
California consumers who are struggling with debt might wonder when it is time to consider filing for bankruptcy. Some people may feel as though this is an outcome to be avoided at all costs, but this is not the case. There are situations in which filing for...
Taking the Chapter 7 bankruptcy means test
California residents who file Chapter 7 bankruptcies must pass a means test before their cases are processed. This means test was introduced when the nation’s bankruptcy law was revised in 2005 to prevent people who are able to afford to pay their bills from taking...
Americans are charging more on their credit cards
Americans paid off record amounts of debt between 2000 and 2022. During the second quarter of 2020, people living in California and other United States locations paid off $76 billion of credit card debt and an additional $49 billion in the first quarter of 2021. The...
How will your life change under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Bankruptcies are filed every day in California. If you have amassed significant debt, you may consider filing for bankruptcy to free yourself of this burden. You should realize, however, that life after bankruptcy can be very different. The consequences can shape your...
What property can you keep when you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
California residents with massive debt might find that they have no option other than bankruptcy. If alternatives like debt relief are not the answer, Chapter 7 bankruptcy might be appropriate. A notable benefit of going this route is that some property is protected....
Bankruptcy’s automatic stay
Debt situations could make life challenging for those unable to cover their obligations. When debt levels become so high that repaying creditors proves impossible, the debtor may file for bankruptcy in a California federal court. Many look towards Chapters 7 and 13 as...
Debts bankruptcy can and cannot eliminate in California
Bankruptcy is one of the best ways to deal with your debts in California. The process helps you pay out what you can to your creditors and eliminates some of your obligations, giving you a clean slate to rebuild your financial future. However, bankruptcy doesn't cure...
