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Lease a Car after Bankruptcy

by Ryan Kendall

If you’ve had a bad experience with a business bankruptcy it will be difficult retake credit. Whether for personal reasons and uncertainty that can get hold of us, or because a bankruptcy entails increased credit risk for those who lend us the money we ask for any financial program that we have.

Lease a Car after Bankruptcy

However, there is always a dealer who is predisposed to sit and chat with us about financial issues. So here we give you tips and advice so you can lease a car after bankruptcy. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Personal Investments, Tips Tagged With: bankruptcy, Lease a car

How to avoid bankruptcy

by Ryan Kendall

Debt is something complicated that most of people avoid but eventually at some point of their life, just have, and occasionally is a way of life for many consumers and businessmen. However, it can be very overwhelming when bankruptcy looks like the only solution for financial problems.

Bankruptcy

Maybe some could thing that bankruptcy is a secure and easy option, but the truth is that it can have a devastating effect on your credit score

Maybe some could thing that bankruptcy is a secure and easy option, but the truth is that it can have a devastating effect on your credit score, for that reason we recommended to seek other alternatives before playing the card of bankruptcy. Then, if one of these alternatives could saves your credit score, you should consider to avoid bankruptcy, even if it will take a little longer.

Sell some of your assets

If you started to analyze your numbers because something is going wrong, take action immediately and jump to selling whatever you have that can help you to get the money you need to pay off your debts. So when you notice you can’t afford make payments anymore don’t think too much and begin your plan B, because if you take a long a time to think your options, it may be too late.

You can sell your jewelry, electronics, furniture and all the things you don’t really need. We now that some people say that they can’t live without their things, but if you consider well, it will be only temporary and you can adjust to it. Besides, it is the easiest way to avoid bankruptcy.

Pay your way out of debt

Can you afford to pay your debts over a period of time?, this option is for people that just need to cut out those nice-to-haves services. Therefore if you take a closer look at your budget, you may be able to see that you just only need to cut out the cable or satellite television or another needless service or membership.

Get help from family and friends

This is the last option because normally most people think that borrowing money from family or friends is a bad idea. But if you calculate how much money you need to avoid bankruptcy and the amount you can pay, you can ask your closest friends and family to help you to pay the difference.

Remember to set a deadline to pay back them, because borrowing money from people around you could create hardships and even may end relationships.

Filed Under: Tips Tagged With: bankruptcy, financial issues

Understanding Bankruptcy

by Ryan Kendall

Filing for bankruptcy may seem like a great option for those struggling to make ends meet and pay bills. But understanding bankruptcy is not only about making life easier. Knowing what effects filing for bankruptcy may have on your finances and stability as well as understanding how the process works is an important first step in securing your future.

Understanding Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is a legal status for those in debt who find themselves unable to pay back debt and other bills.

Bankruptcy is a legal status for those in debt who find themselves unable to pay back debt and other bills. In bankruptcy proceedings, the individual must provide documentation of assets- anything from liquid assets in bank accounts and other savings, clothing and other owned materials, cars and home. To apply, an individual must do so within the state jurisdiction they live and must not apply in more than one state as this is considered bankruptcy fraud. After the paperwork is filed, the individual goes through a court process to determine if they are truly bankrupt. Formal proceedings can often take time so make sure you are aware of what the court and filing proceedings involve.

In the US, there are 6 types of bankruptcy- chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common and basic for individuals. There are also chapter 9, 11, 12, 13 and 15 bankruptcy with chapters 11 and 13 also being useful for individuals looking to file bankruptcy cases. Chapter 13, is a rehabilitation plan for individuals who have a consistent income allowing them to make a workable and feasible budget to pay back some or part of what they owe within a specified timeframe.

Also note that all types of bankruptcy claims depend on your income and a court will take this under consideration when you file. Making sure to present the proper documentation and facts will be less stressful and proceedings are likely to go by quicker.
Also note that federal student loan debt is not eligible to file for bankruptcy in all 50 states. Still accordingly, each jurisdiction has specific policies and terms on how and when to apply as well as for what. Make sure you become familiar with the policies in your state and ask yourself whether filing is the right choice for you. Understanding bankruptcy is an important first step in making the best choice that may or may not be right for you.

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Filed Under: Personal Investments Tagged With: bankruptcy, credit, loan

Tips For Recovering After Bankruptcy

by Kylee Sanders

Filed for bankruptcy and don’t know what you next steps should be? While declaring bankruptcy can alleviate much stress when it comes to your financial and other personal matters, understanding what comes next is important in ensuring you do not find yourself in the same position at a later date. The following are tips for recovering after bankruptcy.

 

Tips For Recovering After Bankruptcy

Since everything that speaks about you financially is wiped away and you have to start over again, rebuilding your credit can be a stressful task and a strain on your health and wellbeing.

What you do next can easier determine your future.
Since everything that speaks about you financially is wiped away and you have to start over again, rebuilding your credit can be a stressful task and a strain on your health and wellbeing. But if you take advantage of this second chance and make plans to make changes where needed, you can secure your financial future in ways that benefit you greatly. So the first step in recovering after bankruptcy is to let go of shame and see it as a second chance to start over and get back up on your feet. Everyone falls sometimes after all.

After you are able to regroup and recuperate emotionally, plan a budget, write it down and stick with it. Write down your most important bills at the top of the list to those that are not as important. But remember, all bills must be paid so make sure you put the money aside to get bills paid on time to avoid bad credit and financial instability in the future. Another important thing you can do to prevent stress and protect yourself is to set aside emergency funds for rainy days and when you need it the most. Find that you do not have extra money to spare? The next tip is all about cutting costs where you can.

So how do you save more and cut cost? Think about everything you do spend your money on and make a budget plan for even that. Whether big or small budgeting is key. If you do not need a new pair of shoes each month, stop buying them so often. Same goes for that Starbucks Coffee, eating out and constant entertainment. Look at your finances responsibly and only reward yourself when you have money to spare.
And lastly, make sure you choose a credit card or credit line that actually helps you rebuild credit with interest that you can actually afford. Do not go for something just because it looks good. Go for what works according to your budget and what can get your credit back in the green. Taking these small steps can benefit you in the end. So use this second chance as time to understand your spending and financial habits and invest time in these simple yet important tips for recovering after bankruptcy so you can rest assured you will not find yourself here again in the future.

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Filed Under: Credits & Loans, Personal Investments Tagged With: bankruptcy, finance, loan

Check A Bankruptcy Status

by Ryan Kendall

The following is one of the several ways to check your Bankruptcy Status. Check it out:

Check A Bankruptcy Status

There are several ways to check your Bankruptcy Status

  • A website of Public Access to Court Electronic Records(PACER) is available to the general public to view their bankruptcy details. This website has all the details from the bankruptcy courts all across the United States. You will need valid login details to acquire the information. If you do not have an ID or password, you can easily register yourself on their website, with only minimal details like your personal information.
  • The registration is completed after you have added in your credit card details. This is essential to acquire the password, which will be sent to you e-mail ID that you provided during the registration.
    If you do not have or wish not to mention your e-mail, the password will be sent to you via mailing service to your home address. Though the registration for PACER is absolutely free, they will, however, charge you 8 cents a page for viewing the pages of the documents. The fee is only applicable to up to 30 pages. There will also be a 10 cents per page charge for printing any soft copies of documents.
    Other documents like the transcripts of court proceedings are free of cost. The party along with the lawyers, are subject to receiving free electronic copies of the documents necessary to the case.
  • Once you have received the password and validated your account, you can use the login details to enter the website to access the list of bankruptcy counts in the U.S. Search through the list to find the court where your case was lodged. The courts have been segregated into categories of states that they belong to. You can easily locate your court based on the state.
    Another way is to locate the website of your bankruptcy court and (as many courts are linked to the PACER website) you can access your details through the link, providing your login details.
  • Once you have located the court, put in the required information like Social Security number, your name and date of birth to locate your case. All the information related to your case, like the status of the case, petitioner’s and attorney’s names etc., will be available for you to review.

This is how you can easily check your bankruptcy status. Besides, if you need to get a car after bankruptcy, there are ways to do it.

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