Tag: credit card debt Archive
Navigating Credit Card Debt, Collection Agencies, and Bankruptcy
Many people can find themselves facing financial hardships at some point in life. Therefore, understanding their rights and options can be critical in finding a way out of debt and towards a fresh financial start. If you’re in a similar position, this article delves into three specific circumstances concerning debt …
Credit Card Debt and Bankruptcy: Will I Get Sued?
As a bankruptcy attorney, I am often asked about credit card debt. More often than I would like, however, those questions come in the style of, “How bad am I going to get sued by the collection agency?” Other variations on this topic include concerns regarding whether or not a …
Factors to Consider When Deciding Whether or Not to File Bankruptcy
Whether you have a history of eviction, credit card debt, a repossessed car, broken cell phone contracts, or unpaid hospital bills, there are many things to consider before filing bankruptcy. If bankruptcy seems like a good way to become unburdened from this type of financial past, which kind of bankruptcy …
The Baby Boomers and Bankruptcy in Retirement
It’s that time…the Baby Boomers are approaching retirement age. For a variety of reasons (medical expenses, declining home values, downturns in the stock market, etc.) many aren’t able to retire while maintaining a good standard of living. Some aren’t able to retire at all or they have to take a …
What Type of Debts Can California Bankruptcy Discharge?
Debt is something of a nasty word in today’s society. It is on the tip of everyone’s tongue when it comes to our nation’s financial health, so is it really that surprising to hear that a large percentage of American households are struggling to stay afloat amongst overwhelming debt? The …