A growing number of Americans fear that a major health issue will lead to bankruptcy. As noted by the Gallop News website, one of the survey company’s recent polls showed that 50% of American adults feared a bankruptcy would result from a medical event. The July 2020...
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Can bankruptcy help with foreclosure?
One of the many worries on the minds of those struggling with overwhelming debt, who may have fallen behind on mortgage payments, is saving a family home from foreclosure. Struggling consumers and homeowners facing the foreclosure process should be familiar with the...
The Means Test for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing
Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be an excellent legal option for a Kentucky resident who is struggling to overcome significant debts. Burdensome financial obligations can take many forms, from unexpected medical bills or losses of income from layoffs or cutbacks. Credit card...
How soon can you buy a house after declaring bankruptcy?
Many Louisville area residents have had financial problems in their life. There are so many circumstances that can arise, at no fault of the individual, where their financial circumstances can change seemingly overnight. An unexpected medical condition, for example,...
When does filing bankruptcy make sense?
Despite bankruptcy's stigma, filing may provide you the financial relief that you need. You might have concerns about your credit and reputation taking a hit if you do so. But these things can be easier to restore than your finances, if your debt keeps piling up. Yet...
Tips to avoid personal bankruptcy
When many people consider bankruptcy, they often believe that it is akin to the "Get Out of Jail Free" card in Monopoly. While there are many valid reasons to consider declaring personal bankruptcy, it is also important to understand the ramifications of doing so....
Real Housewives star’s personal bankruptcy case reopened
Many readers in Kentucky may have heard about the legal proceedings and fraud case facing a family who were popular figures on the show The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Joe and Teresa Guidice seemed to have everything going for them – looks, money and...
Many behind on federal student loan payments
Federal student loans are something that touch on many people's lives here in the United States. Millions of Americans have such loans. There are a variety of problems that could potentially arise for a person in connection to such loans. For example, circumstances...
Personal Bankruptcy Liability for Corporate of LLC Debt
When an individual is thinking about going into business they have choices as to how they want to register the company. They could go as sole proprietor or general partnership, or they can incorporate it of make it a LLC. One of the reasons they often choose...
Teaching Kids About Money
As parents, we tend to focus on education, values, and eating veggies as the important things in our life lessons. However, financial literacy among our younger generations is rapidly declining. A survey conducted by American Consumer Credit Counseling revealed that...