Richard Shea
Voluntary repossession is sometimes the best option for borrowers who can no longer afford their car payments. Rather than have your car seized involuntarily, you can give up your vehicle willingly to your lender. So how much does voluntary repossession affect your credit? Should I Allow a Voluntary Repossession with No Late Payments? Although voluntary … Read More
If you’re concerned about the potential impact of bankruptcy on your spouse, you’re not alone. This is one of the top questions married people have about filing for bankruptcy in Indiana. First, you should know that choosing bankruptcy is a smart, proactive way of lifting the burden of overwhelming debt. Here in the Hoosier state, … Read More
Difficult financial situations are never in our plans, so those who file for bankruptcy are often left with a lot of questions about what they can and can’t do once proceedings are completed. One of the confusing subjects surrounding bankruptcy is car buying. Individuals who file for bankruptcy and initially think they cannot buy a … Read More
Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy provides numerous Indiana residents with debt relief. But the filing process also involves the liquidation of particular kinds of personal property. Fortunately, the vast majority of Chapter 7 filers are able to retain all of their property while also discharging their debts. That being said, some forms of personal property can … Read More
Student loan debt is a serious problem in the United States, and it’s an issue that impacts millions of Americans. As of January 2022, around 45 million people have student loan debt, which is 13.5% of the US population. In August 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration initiated a $10,000/$20,000 debt relief program for those with federal … Read More
The stress leading up to a declaration of bankruptcy can be intense. You worry about creditors and wonder if you will be able to stay in your home and keep your car. You may also worry that your bankruptcy will become public knowledge and affect other aspects of your life. Will your boss and co-workers … Read More
Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be both challenging and stressful. Although filing can help you eventually become debt free, the process itself can be confusing. One common question that filers have regarding the Chapter 13 process involves income increases and whether they affect payment plans. An increase in income will likely impact your Chapter … Read More
When filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it’s critical to understand the difference between consumer debt and non-consumer debt. Your consumer and non-consumer debts impact your ability to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and your debt types also determine what’s protected by an automatic stay when filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy. If you’re considering filing Chapter … Read More
Many people hold misconceptions about filing for bankruptcy. Perhaps the most common misconception is the notion that filing for bankruptcy means that you lose all of your wealth and possessions. This, of course, is entirely incorrect. When filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you’ll qualify for exemptions that allow you to keep some … Read More
Most people have noticed that when one thing goes wrong, several other things invariably follow. There’s even a common expression describing the experience: “When it rains, it pours.” Unfortunately, medical debt is no exception. It can easily precipitate a resulting series of unfortunate events, one of them (ironically) being poor health. This is more than … Read More
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