Category: Personal Bankruptcy
Can I File Bankruptcy Without My Spouse?
Filing for bankruptcy is a big decision that can have significant consequences on your financial life. One of the questions that married couples often ask ...
Read MoreNew rule could be harmful to consumers
Currently, debt collectors in New York and throughout the country are forbidden from contacting debtors by email or through text messages. However, the Consumer Financial ...
Read MoreWhy should you not increase debt just before bankruptcy?
When you file bankruptcy in New York, it puts your finances under a microscope. This includes monitoring your spending. In general, any money you have ...
Read MoreFiling for bankruptcy when married
There is perhaps no more dreaded word in the world of finance than bankruptcy. Many people in New York view it as the end of ...
Read MoreUnderstanding the bankruptcy homestead exemption
A common misconception about bankruptcy is that it offers some sort of escape. In reality, it is a sacrifice whose decision many people in Long ...
Read MoreReasons older people file bankruptcy
When you reach your golden years, you probably expect that you will be financially stable and able to enjoy a nice retirement. Unfortunately, for many ...
Read MoreWhat assets can a person keep under chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Under chapter 13 bankruptcy, New Yorkers with regular income can develop a plan for repaying their debts. Depending on how much money you earn, the ...
Read MoreDebunking common myths about bankruptcy and credit
You may find your debt level in Long Island, New York, to be unmanageable, yet you may be reluctant to file for bankruptcy because of ...
Read MoreThe emotional toll debt takes
New Yorkers, like most Americans, work to afford a certain quality of life. However, there are times when this the money does not materialize as ...
Read MoreBankruptcy and the boomer generation
If you are like most people in New York who is nearing, at or even after the average age of retirement, you may have looked ...
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