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Dealing with Creditor Harassment after Bankruptcy
Let’s face it, one of the worst parts about delinquent debt is the constant creditor harassment about to pay your debt. You know the creditor wants its money and you really want to pay. Unfortunately, you may not have the exact amount that is owed. You try to explain...
What to Do When You’re Injured in a Store or Other Business
If you get injured at a store or other business, it may entitle you to receive damages. However, these situations can be complex. This guide will provide 4 things you should do if this happens to you. Seek Medical Help One of the first things you should do is assess...
Receiving Social Security Disability for a Traumatic Brain Injury
Nearly 1.7 million Americans experience a traumatic brain injury each year, according to the American Brain Foundation. Many TBI victims find it difficult to return to work and need financial help. If you have had a TBI, and it interferes with your ability to work,...
Does Filing Bankruptcy Affect Social Security Benefits
Do you receive Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits and feel by debt? You are not alone. Many of those receiving SSDI benefits find themselves overwhelmed by debt. Have you thought about filing bankruptcy but do not know how filing may affect your benefits? The...
The 3M Military Earplugs Lawsuit
The men and women of our military sacrifice daily to protect our freedoms. In doing their job, they depend on military gear and equipment to help protect them from bodily harm. Unfortunately, recent information has shown that a piece of protective equipment (3M...
How Your Doctor Helps You with Filing for Disability
When filing for Social Security disability, your medical condition plays an important role. The more information you give the Social Security Administration (SSA) about how your medical condition affects your ability to work the better. Because of the importance of...
Can You File Bankruptcy on Student Loans?
According to the latest statistics, almost 45 million Americans owe an estimated $1.75 trillion in student loans. They took out these loans in good faith to help them pursue a college degree and secure a better future for themselves and their families. However, many...
3 Reasons to File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Are you struggling financially? Are you in jeopardy of losing your home or your car? Chapter 13 bankruptcy could offer you help to get out from under your burden of debt. Here are 3 reasons you may want to consider filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy...
The Repossession Process and How Bankruptcy Can Help
Having a vehicle is important to everyday life. Unfortunately, auto loan payments are often one of the most expensive bills you can have which makes it one of the hardest to pay each month. About 1 million automobiles get repossessed across the United States each...
How Much Debt Do You Have To Have to File Bankruptcy?
Two questions we often get from clients who want to file bankruptcy are: Do I have enough debt to file bankruptcy? Do I have too much debt to file bankruptcy? We understand why they ask these questions. Some may believe that while their debt seems burdensome to them...
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