Many people in Virginia have found a path to debt relief and a new financial future by filing for personal bankruptcy. However, when tax time rolls around, they may be concerned about how their Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 filing may impact their annual tax returns to the...
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Rules for refinancing a home loan after bankruptcy
Virginia homeowners and others throughout the country may be interested in refinancing their mortgages after filing for bankruptcy. However, an individual will likely need to wait at least a year before a home loan can be changed in any way. Those who have an FHA loan...
Conquering debt one step at a time
In Virginia, many older adults wonder if they will get out of debt before retirement. Some have spent numerous years accumulating debt. These individuals confront financial difficulties -- including the reality that they never had the chance to save any money -- by...
What are your rights if you are facing wage garnishment?
Several negative consequences come with owing a significant amount of debt. In addition to the stress you may feel when you realize that you cannot manage your payments any longer, you may also be getting phone calls from debt collectors and letters from creditors. At...
How to avoid bankruptcy because of medical debt
Virginia residents who accrue medical debt may find themselves in a tough financial position. According to one 2019 study, there could be as many as 530,000 Americans who have filed bankruptcy in the United States because of medical debt. The study itself found that...
Millennials are prone to medical debt that goes into collections
Millennials, individuals who were born from 1981 to 1996, are prone to medical debt that goes into collections. Virginia residents may be interested in learning about some factors that contribute to this and what millennials can do to cover their medical debt.It is...
Taking the bankruptcy means test
Virginia consumers who are considering bankruptcy might wonder whether they should file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Chapter 7 involves discharging all eligible debts while Chapter 13 involves creating a payment plan that allows the filer to keep some assets. In order...
Survey finds most Americans unprepared for medical expenses
Most Americans are unprepared to pay off medical debt, but there are steps people in Virginia can take to better insulate themselves against these types of costs. The first step is to build an emergency fund. This should be three months of expenses or at least the...
Why it is difficult to discharge student loans in bankruptcy
People in Virginia who are struggling with student loan debt might be considering filing for bankruptcy. However, even though Americans have a cumulative student loan debt that is more than $1.5 trillion, most student loan obligations cannot be discharged in...
Virginia residents and others spend tax refunds like this
You might be one of many Virginia residents who are eagerly awaiting the new year. Perhaps, you have already written a list of goals you'd like to aim for to improve your health, find a life partner or save more money. Maybe you're among those who are most excited...