Dirty words. 4-letter words? Bankruptcy. Why is filing for bankruptcy and starting over a faux pas? No one wants to file for bankruptcy. But hearing stories from just a few of the millions laid off because of COVID-19 shows how it can make sense. Yet, a woman who had filed bankruptcy stated, “Bankruptcy is a [...]
Accurate credit reports are essential for today’s consumers, so they can receive the best financing options available. It is important for all consumers to understand how and what kind of debts are reported on a credit report. The information reported on your credit report will determine your credit score.
April 1, 2021: New Median Income Figures Released for Kansas and Missouri Bankruptcy Filers Not sure which Chapter of Bankruptcy you should file? Finding out what you qualify for, may be a good place to start. In Bankruptcy, the Means Test looks at your Median Income and Family Size to determine which Chapter you may [...]
Expect your Kansas City Bankruptcy Attorneys to continue to guide you through the Bankruptcy process -- You will be fully prepared to "meet" with the Kansas City Bankruptcy Trustee assigned to your Bankruptcy case! Since March, 2020, all 341 Meetings have been held by phone. We expect this to continue as long as necessary to [...]
Bankruptcy is not inherently bad or good. It is an important protection for honest consumers who find themselves in big trouble with debt. A small minority of filers try to abuse the bankruptcy process to hide assets and cheat creditors. A large part of the reason why people say bankruptcy is bad is because they [...]
COVID-19 has changed our way of life and it needs to change the way we look at our money. With the economy moving towards a recession, you need to be in the best possible position. How do you do that? Establish an emergency fund. Having emergency cash means benign prepared if your income drops in [...]
April, 2020 -- our COVID wallets Consumer spending plunged 13.6%, the biggest monthly decline on record. Not surprising given nationwide lock downs. Americans mainly spent on essentials given the economic uncertainty. So, the savings were a result of our circumstances. Possibilities are available to come out better than you went in. Personal income jumped 10.5%, [...]
Just because you’re eligible and took the right steps to RECEIVE your check, does NOT mean you will be the one getting it. Who can step in? Private debt collectors with active garnishments. The funds could be seized as soon as they hit your personal account. Federal government for back child support. Who cannot step [...]
On March 27, 2020, the president signed the CARES Act into law, which, among other things, provides broad relief for federal student loan borrowers. But what does it really mean for you? From March 13, 2020, through Sept. 30, 2020, the interest rate is 0% on the following types of federal student loans owned by Department of [...]
In Bankruptcy, the Means Test looks at your Median Income and Family Size to determine which Chapter you may file: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 As of November 1, 2017, the Median Income Levels have been updated. Median income levels in Kansas and Missouri are up once again, proof of a growing economy! If your [...]