Category: Life After Bankruptcy Archive

Bankruptcy law was created to help individuals who have an insurmountable amount of debt. While it is a solution for those who are stuck in impossible financial situations, those who have filed will agree that the best solution is to avoid bankruptcy and the impossible financial situation in the first ...

It’s interesting how the word credit changes when we put the word “your” in front of it. Credit is funding offered up front that is expected to be repaid at a later date, usually with an agreed upon payment plan. But when we alter it to the phrase “your credit” ...

Some might say that they never knew their loved one better than on the day they shared their vows. I beg to differ. I think many knew their loved ones the most on the day they shared their financial histories. My advice? Do the financial sharing prior to the sharing ...

Bankruptcy is difficult. Most people filing for bankruptcy have already been fighting financial issues for at least a few years. And experts know that fighting that kind of battle has an effect on people. Constantly fighting a financial battle can create a sense of hopelessness that some experts have described ...

Anyone without a credit card should first establish good financial habits and then apply for a secured credit card. For those attempting to re-establish good credit post-bankruptcy, you should plan on doing so approximately 6 months after you receive your discharge.   With a secured credit card, the cardholder puts ...