by John Rogers | Jan 28, 2020 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts, taxes
It will soon be that time of year for tax refunds. We have questions from folks as to whether they can file Chapter 7 bankruptcy before filing taxes and still keep their tax refunds coming to them after they file bankruptcy or whether they can keep a tax refund...
by John Rogers | Jan 3, 2020 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts
“Instead of sending money to a debt relief company, debtors would be better off going to the race track and betting on a horse.” That just about sums it up, Don ! Click here for award winning financial columnist and structured settlement guru Don McNay’s column on...
by John Rogers | Dec 30, 2019 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts
In just two days, we will be in the new year and a new decade of 2020. Wow, time marches on ! Whether you celebrate the new year by eating black-eyed peas, watching fireworks or spending time with friends, welcome the new year as an opportunity to look ahead and begin...
by John Rogers | Nov 25, 2019 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts
Watch this video from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to educate yourself on debt collection scams: Debt Collection Scam Video link Always talk with an attorney before agreeing to give money to any debt collection service. Often, Bankruptcy can be a much...
by John Rogers | Nov 8, 2019 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts
Why is bankruptcy an acceptable, legitimate means to try to save your business, home and deal with other debt ? William D. Cohan, writing in the New York Times, gives us the answer: “Indeed, for corporations across the country, both big and small, using the...
by John Rogers | Oct 31, 2019 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts
We all know that Stress is a killer. It is harmful to your health in so many ways. You don’t have to be a medical expert to know that. We hear and read about it every day. Here is a recent article discussing how the stress of bills and debt harms your health. One...