Just as with other important decisions in your life, bankruptcy should never be entered into lightly. If you think of bankruptcy as a quick fix or as a way to simply wipe out your debts without trying to pay them, this solution may not be for you. In truth, it is...
Month: September 2017
Bankruptcy myth: You can never discharge student loans
Like most complex issues in society, there are a lot of misconceptions and myths surrounding bankruptcy. Some people believe it will preclude them from ever owning a home or getting credit again. Others may have heard that there simply isn't any way for student loans...
Weighing the pros and cons of filing bankruptcy
For many debt-ridden Wisconsin residents, bankruptcy is the only option. Others may be able to choose an alternative to bankruptcy but they don't know if they should. We understand that it can be difficult to make sound decisions in the midst of a financial crisis....
Tackling your debts 1 payment at a time
Debts can be emotionally draining and often lead to a vicious cycle of borrowing and unaffordable interest rates. You may have got to a point where you feel as though taking out one more credit card will only be a drop in the ocean when it comes to the debt that you...
Unsolicited loan checks can lead to wage garnishments
You may be able to pinpoint the exact moment that your financial future took a nosedive. It might have been the carefully targeted loan solicitation in the form of an already-executed check for a couple grand awaiting only your signature to cash. You remember how it...