Bankruptcy

If you have difficulty keeping up with your bills, refinancing your mortgage could potentially lower your monthly expenses and provide some financial breathing room. In other cases, however, refinancing may not be the best choice for your situation. Review these...

If you are struggling to pay medical bills, credit card debt or even living expenses, you are in good company. In fact, the average American has more than $90,000 in outstanding balances to pay. Still, having more debt than you can afford may ruin your quality of...

With the uncertainty that has been a way of life for Wisconsinites over the past year, paying for everyday expenses has become a challenge for many. If you have been unable to pay utility costs, you probably have not had to worry about losing your services. After all,...

Last year was a tough one for many residents across Wisconsin. If you count yourself among them, you may have felt some relief after finding out that the state put a moratorium in place dictating that utility companies would have to wait before disconnecting your heat...

Bankruptcy is a form of financial relief that many people rely on for a fresh start. The lure of discharging debt or entering a more favorable repayment plan might seem advantageous to some, especially if their situations are the result of uncontrollable factors, such...

If you struggle with high-interest debt you cannot pay, you may have already set aside your tax refund to catch up on bills. On the other hand, you might wonder whether saving the money might prevent you from taking on more debt down the road. Consider these factors...

When the bills pile up, the stress tends to become overwhelming. While collection calls from credit card companies mount, what happens when the threat is much closer to home? Utility companies cannot disconnect residents for non-payment during cold-weather months....

If you have decided to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will receive a notice to attend the 341 meeting.  This is also known as the “meeting of creditors,” but it also serves as an introduction to someone with a working interest in your case.  The 341...

When people think about major debts, big ones like mortgages and bank loans are probably what come to mind. However, it is possible to find yourself deeply indebted from everyday living. Missed utility bills, late credit card payments, unpaid fines and other smaller...