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Your Privacy Rights During Bankruptcy

Sep 17, 2020 | Bankruptcy, David Poston

Some people who struggle with overwhelming debt choose not to file bankruptcy because they fear the loss of their private information. This is a legitimate concern because bankruptcy is a public record. Bankruptcy documents do contain sensitive personal information such as: personal address Social Security number tax identification numbers bank account information listing of all …

How Bankruptcy Can Help with Unexpected Medical Debt

Sep 4, 2020 | Bankruptcy, David Poston

No one is immune from a major health issue. You could have an accident that causes physical injury, develop a chronic illness, or be exposed to something harmful. Unfortunately, even with health insurance, medical treatment can be costly. This is especially true if it is on an ongoing basis. Between paying premiums, deductibles, co-pays, etc., …

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Surprising Benefits of Life after Bankruptcy

Aug 31, 2020 | Bankruptcy, David Poston

Being in debt can cause enormous stress. If debt has weighed you down, bankruptcy might offer you the relief you desperately need. While it might seem scary, bankruptcy can provide some benefits. After bankruptcy, some of the benefits include: No More Harassment From Creditors or Debt Collectors After filing for bankruptcy relief, a legal mandate …

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What Creditors Can or Can’t Repossess

Aug 17, 2020 | Bankruptcy, David Poston

Are you delinquent on your loan payments? Do you worry that your creditors might repossess something you own? If you offered your personal property as collateral on a loan then your creditor might be able to repossess the property depending on the type of property it is. Not all loan agreements include collateral and laws …

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Fairfield, AL, a Birmingham Suburb, Files Bankruptcy

Aug 7, 2020 | Bankruptcy

After experiencing financial difficulties for years, Fairfield, a small suburb of Birmingham, filed for bankruptcy on May 19, 2020. The city has struggled since one of its largest employers, U.S. Steel, shuttered part of its operation in 2015, causing the loss of hundreds of jobs. Then the next year Walmart closed the city’s Supercenter. These …

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Andalusia’s JCPenney Store Closing Because of Bankruptcy

Aug 5, 2020 | Bankruptcy

On May 15th, 2020, retailer JCPenney officially filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Founded 118 years ago, JCPenney became one of the first major department stores in the country. For much of the 20th century, JCPenney was a go-to retailer to buy clothing and household wares. But, since the turn-of-the-century, the retailer has struggled to maintain sales …

The Stress of Debt on Marriages

Aug 3, 2020 | Bankruptcy, David Poston

When two people marry, their lives are merged into one unit. This means that each of them brings aspects of their personal life into the relationship thereby affecting both people. Bringing substantial debt into the marriage could place the relationship on shaky ground. What Debt Can Do to a Marriage According to a recent study …

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Understanding the Alabama Foreclosure Process and How Bankruptcy Can Help

Jul 20, 2020 | Bankruptcy, David Poston

Are you delinquent on your home mortgage payments? Do you fear your lender may be getting ready to foreclose on your home? Because the foreclosure process, especially in Alabama, moves quickly, you should understand the process and your rights. When Can the Foreclosure Process Start in Alabama? According to federal laws, a lender cannot start …

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5 Ways to Handle Debt

Jul 6, 2020 | Bankruptcy, David Poston

Being in debt can cause enormous stress. If you struggle with debt, you may wonder about your best options for managing debt. Before exploring the options, you should first assess your financial situation in order to decide which may work best for you. You should consider the following: The types of debt you owe; Your …

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What is the Social Security Disability Impairments List?

May 18, 2020 | Bankruptcy, Gary W. Stout

If you filed or are looking into filing for Social Security disability benefits, you have probably come across the term “Impairments List” often. This is because the Impairments List plays a very important role in the Social Security Administration (SSA) determining your eligibility for benefits. This post will help explain what the Social Security Disability …

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Bankruptcy(178 articles)

Your Privacy Rights During Bankruptcy

How Bankruptcy Can Help with Unexpected Medical Debt

Surprising Benefits of Life after Bankruptcy

What Creditors Can or Can’t Repossess

Fairfield, AL, a Birmingham Suburb, Files Bankruptcy

Andalusia’s JCPenney Store Closing Because of Bankruptcy

The Stress of Debt on Marriages

Understanding the Alabama Foreclosure Process and How Bankruptcy Can Help

5 Ways to Handle Debt

What is the Social Security Disability Impairments List?

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