Credit card debt is one of the most common reasons people end up filing bankruptcy. So many have mixed feelings about the idea of getting another credit afterward. It is worth noting that a bankruptcy filing stays on your credit report for seven to 10 years. However,...
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The key to rebuilding your credit after bankruptcy
One of the reasons people hesitate to file bankruptcy is fear about the impact of bankruptcy on their credit. Paying attention to your credit is a good thing, but it should not keep you from investigating whether bankruptcy is the right option for you.When considering...
Scam targets We Energies customers
This article was initially published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel by Jesse Garza on September 29, 2017.Scammers threatening to disconnect service to We Energies customers are directing potential victims to purchase prepaid debit cards to pay supposed past due...
4 Things You Should Do About the Equifax Hack
This article was initially published in The New York Times on September 10, 2017.Same story, different details: A massive company (this time, Equifax) was breached by hackers, exposing the private information of millions of people to nefarious actors in...
Restoring credit after bankruptcy
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...
Are you at risk of debt relief, credit repair scams?
Having financial issues can understandably leave you feeling considerably stressed. You may want to grasp onto the first signs of help offered to you if you think the possibility exists of reducing or eliminating your substantial debt. However, not all debt relief...
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...
Building credit after bankruptcy may be easier than you think
Don't let worries about credit affect your decision to file bankruptcy. Find out how a bankruptcy is reported on your credit report and what you can do to build credit after your bankruptcy. How bankruptcy impacts your credit Bankruptcy is considered a negative credit...