Just about everyone who gets a little behind on their bills will get a friendly reminder call from a creditor. But once in awhile, those calls turn out to be not so friendly. While there are certain laws to protect the consumer from harassing calls at home and at work, not every debt collector plays by the rules.
Most Common Reasons For Filing Bankruptcy
One of the most debilitating things someone can go through is filing for bankruptcy. No one thinks this possible could happen to them until reality sets in and bankruptcy is the last resort. This usually happens when someone is unable to keep up with their financial obligations such as car loans or credit card payments. Not only is it rough on the debtor (or the person who owes the money) but it is hard on the creditor as well (the person, business or municipality to which th…
Natural Disaster Leads To Leaner Restrictions On Louisiana Bankruptcy
On August 23rd of 2005, Hurricane Katrina formed during the Atlantic Hurricane season and devastated New Orleans and all of the Coast of Louisiana. Loss of property and life caused a change in the lives of those living along the coastline. Due to the massive destruction, for those people filing bankruptcy in Louisiana leaner restrictions will be allotted.
Need A Loan After A Bankruptcy? Possible If You Have Equity
If you have had the misfortune to declare bankruptcy recently, then you definitely know what a struggle it can be to get funds. Not only do you have a limitation on your ability to get funds from most lenders, but even getting a credit card will not be easy. However, one option that you do have, if you possess a house, is the equity that is in the house. Here is how you may still be able to get the needed loan you want by the equity in your house.
Negative Side Effects Of Debt
For any person, debt is like this illness that never goes away, it persists and persists, never truly getting better until action is taken. The comparison works because like an illness, debt can cause a great deal of suffering and pain to those who have trouble paying their bills each more, or at all. Immunity against debt is non-existent, everyone is susceptible. Debt can go beyond simply the inability to pay bills on time, it can literally cause both physical and mental hea…
Massachusetts Mortgage After Bankruptcy – 3 Of The Most Expensive Mistakes You Can Make
Massachusetts has state laws that prevent predatory lending practices, but when refinancing after a bankruptcy, it can still happen.
Mortgage After Bankruptcy – Post Bankruptcy Financing – Frequently Asked Questions
If you have recently filed bankruptcy, you may have a few questions about your ability to get a home loan. Here are some common questions about mortgages after bankruptcy:
Mortgage Refinance Benefits
There are numerous reasons why people decide to refinance their mortgages with the most common reason for refinancing a mortgage is to save money. A refinance could save you thousands of dollars in interest, or save money on your outgoing monthly expenditures if you use the refinance to consolidate other debts. Here’s a look at some of the various advantages a mortgage refinance provides:
Long Term Financial Planning Requires Careful Consideration
The old adage says Haste makes Waste, and caution is your only friend. How true such a proverb is when it comes to the world of personal financial planning. Caution means that you stop and look at all options before making any decisions in order to ensure that more often than not the result is a sound decision with a positive outcome. This step is almost mandatory when dealing with issues of financial planning, 401(k)s, and future money needs like retirement funds, etc. P…
Making Good Debt Decisions
Debt is no stranger to most Americans. Credit is becoming easier to obtain and people are charging well beyond their means and at interest rates reaching 20% or more. While debt is a scary word that usually is seen in a negative light, not all debt is bad. You can actually make intelligent decisions and use debt as a vehicle for building personal wealth.
Is Bankruptcy A Solution Or Headache?
One of the biggest myths is that if you file for bankruptcy you will be financially free and no longer have debt problems. Wrong! Bankruptcy is not the cure-all for getting out of debt. Over 1 million Americans file for bankruptcy every year. One in every 73 households files for bankruptcy. In 2005, 2 million Americans filed for personal bankruptcies.
Is It Possible To Recover Quickly After Declaring Bankruptcy?
If you have ever had to declare bankruptcy, then you are also wondering if there ever will be a way to recover from having to undergo such a process. Quite possibly, it has already been a couple of years since the declaration, and you currently see no end in sight. Here are some things that you can do to help achieve, with some time, the financial freedom that you want – again.