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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Tax Debt

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Tax Debt

If you’re struggling with overwhelming tax debts, you should consider all of your financial options, one of which is filing bankruptcy Chapter 13. With Chapter 13, you can pool all of your debts, including some types of tax debts, into a three-to-five-year repayment plan. You may not be able to pay off the entirety of … Read More

Questions to Ask a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyer Before Filing for Bankruptcy

Questions to Ask a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyer Before Filing for Bankruptcy

Are you wondering how to file bankruptcy Chapter 7? Or if filing for bankruptcy is right for you? We’re here to help. If you’re struggling with debt and considering bankruptcy, speaking with a bankruptcy lawyer can help you determine your best options and give you some clarity on how the process works. At Sawin & … Read More

Will a Loan Modification Stop Foreclosure?

Will a Loan Modification Stop Foreclosure?

There are few life events as stressful as a foreclosure. Foreclosing on your home upends your family’s life, negatively impacts your credit history, and may hurt your ability to get a new mortgage in the future. However, there are ways to prevent foreclosure, even if you can’t afford your mortgage payments. One of those methods … Read More

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages and Bankruptcy

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages and Bankruptcy

Adjustable rate mortgages have been on the rise in recent years. And although there are benefits to obtaining this type of mortgage, debtors often have to pay increased interest and monthly payments. These increased payments can put financial pressure on debtors, leading them to fall behind on their housing payments. If you’re at risk of … Read More

Rebuilding Your Finances: Credit Cards After Bankruptcy | Credit Tips

Rebuilding Your Finances: Credit Cards After Bankruptcy | Credit Tips

Bankruptcy is a great option for many, as it can help people get back on track with their finances. People can discharge their debts via Chapter 7 liquidation or can repay their debts over time through a Chapter 13 repayment plan. Plus, these bankruptcy options also provide protection from creditors. Although bankruptcy can help you … Read More

How to Get Debt Collectors to Stop Calling after Bankruptcy

How to Get Debt Collectors to Stop Calling after Bankruptcy

The time period leading up to filing for bankruptcy is extremely stressful, as you know. You probably heaved a sigh of relief once you received your case number and were assured that an automatic stay was in effect. Fielding constant phone calls from creditors can be unnerving and stressful – and stress can have a … Read More

How Rising Interest Rates Can Affect Your Interest Rate After Bankruptcy

How Rising Interest Rates Can Affect Your Interest Rate After Bankruptcy

Regardless of whether you’re keeping up with economic news and rising inflation rates, you’ve likely noticed that the cost of goods is going up while your purchasing power is going down. The Consumer Price Index notes that the inflation rate is up 7.1%, which is the highest rate of inflation since 1982. Unfortunately, rising inflation … Read More

Who Can Declare Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Who Can Declare Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

If you’re struggling with overwhelming debts, Chapter 7 bankruptcy could be your best option. Chapter 7 is the most common form of bankruptcy for individuals and families, and it allows you to discharge many of your unsecured debts within only a few months. Before turning to this option, you need to know who can declare … Read More

Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Modification Lawyer

Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Modification Lawyer

Many people struggle with asking for help from a mortgage modification lawyer when they truly need it. And when it comes to needing financial help, that task is even more difficult. There is a negative stigma associated with financial assistance that makes many people feel embarrassed or ashamed. Some may feel that others will judge … Read More

How to Survive the Holidays During Bankruptcy

How to Survive the Holidays During Bankruptcy

The holidays are here once again. And although this is a season of joy, it’s also a time of overwhelming financial stress. If you’re struggling with crippling debt this holiday season, filing for bankruptcy may be your best option for getting your finances back on track.   Fortunately, filing for bankruptcy offers debt relief to help … Read More

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