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Wisconsin consumers who are struggling with debt know how stressful and difficult it can be to deal with unpaid balances and pressure from debt collectors. If you are facing this situation yourself, you may understand that bankruptcy could offer you a way out. However, the decision to go ahead and file is not an easy one to make.
Bankruptcy offers a chance at starting over
You fought hard, but no matter how you tried, you couldn't catch up with the overwhelming debt. Whether it was a medical emergency, divorce, job loss or just bad luck that set your finances in a downward spiral, the point is that bankruptcy is your best option. Despite the assurances that a successful bankruptcy is like a reset button for your financial life, you still may feel like a failure.
What should you know about wage garnishment?
You work hard to earn a living, so when you learn that you are being subjected to wage garnishment, it can be devastating. Wage garnishment is one of the more unfortunate consequences of overwhelming debt, and it can have a detrimental impact on the financial health of your Wisconsin family.
Don't let the door that closes cost you your house
You can probably relate to many other Wisconsin residents whose financial situations were stable until they were suddenly caught off-guard by unexpected circumstances that wound up throwing it all into a downward spiral before they knew what had hit them. Perhaps you endured a drop in income or someone in your immediate family suffered an urgent medical situation that required surgery and a lengthy recovery period.
Big 3 Credit Reporting Agencies Just Announced A Big Change
Worried about your credit? New changes in credit reporting could improve your score. The big three credit reporting companies, Equifax, TransUnion and Experience just announced that they may remove reports about tax liens and civil judgments if data in them is missing specific information.
Rising medical costs and medical debt continues to drain American families
Americans continue to feel the weight of rising healthcare costs. The cost of obtaining healthcare is especially high for residents of Wisconsin. The cost of healthcare in the state is the second highest in the nation behind Alaska. The cost of 235 common medical services in Wisconsin was 81 percent higher than the national average.
Restoring credit after bankruptcy in Wisconsin
People considering bankruptcy often worry about the impact that bankruptcy will have on their credit. Many people defer bankruptcy longer than they should fearing they will never be able to get a credit card, mortgage or car loan again. Learn the truth about bankruptcy and credit and what can be done to restore credit after bankruptcy.
Debt relief solutions for people earning more than $100K
Debt does not discriminate. Whether your income is $25,000 or $125,000, you may still find yourself struggling to make ends meet. People whose income exceeds $100,000 often worry that they will not be eligible to file for bankruptcy. The good news is there are options. Understanding how bankruptcy works and what alternatives are available is the first step.
How to get your financial house in order in the new year
It's a new year. What are you going to change? What are excited about? How about getting your financial house in order? If you have been wrestling with debt, now is the perfect time to take care of it. Find out why.
Will the court liquidate all my property in bankruptcy?
Many people who need bankruptcy relief do not seek help from an attorney based on one very big misconception: the belief that they will lose everything. This is simply not true. Bankruptcy law allows you to protect certain property from creditors under exemption statutes.
