When homeowners don’t repay their mortgage or property taxes in a timely fashion, lenders, municipalities and other creditors can seek to reclaim their asset through the foreclosure process. In order to reclaim their asset — in this case your home or an investment property— the creditor must follow strict guidelines that are set forth by the […]
Most homeowners know that if you find yourself in financial trouble and behind on your mortgage payments, you could face foreclosure from the lending company. But, did you know that you could also be foreclosed on if you don’t pay your property taxes? Different states have different rules for foreclosure, which affects when the process […]
Bankruptcy can be a the best solution for individuals who have gotten themselves in a bad financial situation. Through the bankruptcy process, unsecured debts — and even some secured debts — can be discharged. This allows people to start afresh on solid financial footing, rather than getting buried in mounds of debt with no end in sight. […]
When you file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, there are many protections that you get as soon as you file. Certain creditors are not allowed to pursue you for debts, and some — if not all — of your debts can be discharged through the process. One question that many people have about Chapter 7 bankruptcy is how utility […]
Chapter 11 bankruptcy is one of the most popular options for businesses to seek relief when they are struggling financially. But, it is often an expensive and cumbersome process, which dissuades small businesses from pursuing it. That’s a main reason why Congress passed the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 — to make it easier […]
The federal government passed several emergency aid bills during the COVID-19 pandemic that were meant to help people survive during what was one of the most challenging times in U.S. history. The first of these aid bills was called the CARES Act. Passed in March 2020, there were many aspects to the multi-trillion-dollar package. Multiple […]
The CARES Act, passed in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, was a massive aid package that was meant to provide financial relief to individuals and businesses struggling during the pandemic and mandatory government shut-downs. With much of the country forced to shut down during the outbreak of the pandemic, people were left scrambling […]
Chapter 11 bankruptcy is commonly known as a “reorganization” bankruptcy. It’s a tool that any individual that meets the requirements, or business, no matter what type of organization it is, can use if they are having trouble meeting their debt obligations. While individuals can use Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it’s typically used by corporate entities that […]
The CARES Act was passed in March 2020 not long after the COVID-19 pandemic exploded in the United States. It’s a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package that Congress passed and then-President Donald Trump signed to provide economic relief to people all around the country who were struggling financially. There were many provisions in the CARES […]
Student loan forgiveness has been a highly-debated topic for the last few years, as the federal government under both former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden has initiated various programs to delay repayments or forgive outstanding debt altogether. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic four years ago, there have been many twists […]
