So many factors must align for a small business to work. 50% of small businesses fail. Small businesses are the backbone of the US economy. Bankruptcy law favors small businesses. If the majority of your debt is business debt, no means test is required. Bankruptcy may help you bounce back after a business failure. [...]
How do I decide whether I should file bankruptcy? Deciding to file bankruptcy is not easy. You beat yourself up or feel ashamed over past financial mistakes. You want to repay your debt. Sadly, some people struggle for years trying to pay back debt before facing the decision that bankruptcy is needed. Be realistic. [...]
Summary: The Bankruptcy Code requires most debtors to take the 'Means Test.' While the details are complex, most people pass without issue. This article reviews how debtors get two chances to pass the Means Test. The "Means Test" One of the primary issues in a consumer bankruptcy case is whether the debtor passes the [...]
SUMMARY: Student loans can be discharged in bankruptcy only upon proof of undue hardship. The standard of evidence required is extremely high. Even where the student loan is not dischargeable, bankruptcy may help some by discharging other debt or restructuring debt, to make money available to pay the student loan. Don't Do Nothing. Taking [...]
Summary: Certain types of income (mainly social security and veterans disability) is excluded from the means test. Some people are not required to take a means test at all. Income That Does Not Count Towards Means Test Your household income is used to determine whether you have enough money to pay back a significant [...]
SUMMARY: Obtaining credit after bankruptcy is possible. There will be a waiting period before you can qualify for big-ticket items, such as a home or car. Other factors, such as income and your credit management after bankruptcy will also impact qualifying for new credit. After filing bankruptcy, take steps to improve your credit. Make sure [...]
With the declining economy and lack of jobs, more people are going back to school. They hope more education will qualify them for a higher-paying job. They live on student loans and borrow to pay all expenses. Unfortunately, more education is no longer a guarantee of a higher-paying job or even a job. Before [...]
Tax debt keeping you up at night? Bankruptcy may help. If not, consider solutions available without filing bankruptcy.
If you are married, you may find yourself filing bankruptcy without your spouse. There can be various reasons for this, and it is possible. There can be various reasons for this, such as the debt was made only by one person, the couple is concerned about obtaining new credit in the immediate future, or [...]
Not one of the lucky people waiting on a tax refund? One of the most stressful types of debt for people to have is tax debt. While it is true that the IRS has powerful collection tools, coming up with a reasonable plan to address delinquent taxes is possible. Many times, people who get behind [...]