Why Chapter 13s Fail
In one of our federal judicial districts, our Chapter 13 trustee holds his meetings of creditors one morning a week. All of the debtors who filed during a certain period ...Read Full Post
View ArticleA Texas Bitcoin Saga
An interesting piece of bankruptcy strategy is playing out in my own backyard against a backdrop that many believe (or would like to believe) portends our digital commercial future. Read More . . .
View ArticleTeaching Teens about Debt
Do you discuss money with your kids? I mean, do you discuss money beyond allowance? I have to admit that any discussion in our household about kids and ...Read Full Post
View ArticleToo Broke to File Bankruptcy? Part 1
If you're thinking about filing, start here to get an idea of just what your outlay can be. Read more . . .
View ArticleToo Broke to File Bankruptcy? Part 2
Bankruptcy can be expensive. Are you wondering how you can actually afford to file bankruptcy? It's a conundrum we bankruptcy lawyers hear all the time. "How can I pay for ...Read Full Post
View ArticleFinancial Spring Cleaning
It's springtime, and that means time for spring cleaning. While we're polishing the windows and beating the rugs, why not think about how we can spring clean our finances as ...Read Full Post
View ArticleCorporate Credit Cards in Personal Bankruptcies
If you work for a company that requires you to maintain a corporate credit card to cover expenses, you may be wondering what happens to that credit card if you ...Read Full Post
View ArticleSix Things (plus six more) You Didn't Know About Repaying Student Loans
You might be eligible for a discharge of your student loans outside of bankruptcy, or perhaps you're in a public service job and can apply for loan forgiveness. Here's some ...Read Full Post
View ArticleThe Three Biggest Bankruptcy Fears
Most people are downright scared of filing bankruptcy. That's not necessarily a bad thing. Bankruptcy doesn't have to be a last resort, but it should be considered a serious step ...Read Full Post
View ArticleRedeeming Your Car for its Value in a Chapter 7 Case
When you file Chapter 7, you have at least three choices in how you deal with your car loan. You can surrender your car to the lender, you can reaffirm ...Read Full Post
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