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The difference between Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is a safety rope that can save many people from crippling financial debts. There are multiple forms of bankruptcy, and each of them offers different benefits and drawbacks. If you are considering bankruptcy, how can you be sure which option is right for you? Despite how difficult it may seem to decide between bankruptcy […]

Repayment plans must be taken seriously in bankruptcy

A person who is overwhelmed by debt is likely going to try to find some relief. For some, the only reasonable option is to file for bankruptcy. Unfortunately, there are negative connotations associated with filing for bankruptcy because some people believe this gives you a free way out of all your debt. However, many people […]

Know what to expect when you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy

People who have assets that they want to keep or who have the means to repay a portion of their debts might file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy if they need to reclaim their finances. This form is usually known as the wage earner’s plan since you will be making regular payments to the bankruptcy trustee. […]

Important considerations for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Chapter 13 bankruptcy isn’t an easy way out of debt. Many people may falsely assume that once they file, they are done. The fact is that a Chapter 13 filing means that you are going to make regular payments to the bankruptcy trustee. This fact alone makes it a more difficult option than the Chapter […]

Types of debt covered in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy

One of the possible consumer bankruptcy chapters that some people file when they need this protection is Chapter 13. This is known as the wage-earner’s bankruptcy because debtors have to set up a repayment plan that covers some of the debts they owe. In most cases, the payment schedule will coincide with the debtor’s pay […]

Regain control over your finances with a Chapter 13 bankruptcy

For many people, having to file bankruptcy might feel almost like a failure. What these individuals don’t think about is that this process is actually an important financial tool that can help them to regain control over their finances when things are spiraling out of control. We know that you might not have all the […]

Bankruptcy is a time for financial rebuilding

Having more bills than you do money is a tough position to be in. For many people, their normal bills aren’t the issue. The credit cards and medical expenses are the ones that are the problem. For these individuals, filing for bankruptcy might be beneficial. There are many different things to think about when you […]

Repayment plans for Chapter 13 bankruptcy are often complex

One of the components of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is that you are going to have to make regularly occurring payments to the bankruptcy trustee. These go toward repaying the creditors who are included in your filing. Typically, you are going to make payments for 36 to 60 months. The method for determining what your […]

Wage-earner’s bankruptcy can help working individuals

Chapter 13 bankruptcy is one that can provide protection for people who are in deep debt but are unable to qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. There are many reasons why this might be the chosen option for people who need to do something to handle the overwhelming bills that they are facing. We know […]

Chapter 13 bankruptcy might help stop foreclosure

Missing a mortgage payment can instill fear in the heart of a homeowner. When the payment is missed, the lender might start the countdown to foreclosure so it is imperative the payment is made as quickly as possible. Typically, lenders won’t start official foreclosure procedures until a person has missed two to three payments. With […]