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Even if you’ve fallen on hard times financially and are having trouble keeping up with your debt obligations, you still retain many rights as a consumer.

When you need expensive medical treatment or surgery, the cost of medical care may be your last concern because health is always our first priority. However, medical bills can mount over time, turning into an unmanageable burden for you and your family.

If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, one of the things you may be worried about is whether or not you will lose your retirement accounts once you file.

The notion of filing for bankruptcy is not easy for most people, especially with the prospect that they could lose their assets and possessions. While the exact circumstances vary by state, in most cases, the answer is yes — filing for bankruptcy can assist you in getting your repossessed car back. The key is to act quickly and to know what you need to do to make this happen.

With all the lockdowns, business interruptions, and layoffs during the pandemic, it wouldn’t be surprising that many individuals suddenly fell behind on their monthly obligations. As a result, their credit reports may have taken a hit—but not every entry on a credit report is accurate.

You’re considering or already in the process of divorce, but at the same time debts are overwhelming you, and you probably need to file for bankruptcy. Should you file for bankruptcy before, during, or after the divorce proceedings?

Bankruptcy is the best solution for many people searching for a way to escape crushing financial debt. Making the decision to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is usually a difficult one because, as with any major decision, there are numerous pros and cons you need to weigh.

In the first nine months of 2021, 14,662 Texans filed for protection under the bankruptcy code. Most of them – 9,507 or 65 percent – chose Chapter 7 liquidation, while 30 percent, or 4,441, opted for reorganization and repayment under Chapter 13. The others, because of high debt or owning a business, relied on Chapter 11.

Overwhelmed by debt? Creditors calling almost every day? You may want to put an end to nonstop collection efforts, but you might not be sure you want to go the bankruptcy route. After all, bankruptcy means you can lose almost everything, doesn’t it?

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about serious financial and health challenges for many American households. A significant number of individuals and families were unable to keep up with their mortgage payments. To cushion the effect, the government provided mortgage forbearance relief for the affected homeowners. According to Forbes, there are an estimated 1.6 million homeowners currently in various phases of forbearance. Once the mortgage forbearance program ends, homeowners will have to decide how to repay their suspended home loan payments.