HOW TO RECOVER AFTER BANKRUPTCY

A lot of clients ask what steps they should take after a bankruptcy is completed to rebuild their financial situation. The first, and probably most important, is to create a post-bankruptcy budget. Most bankruptcies results from over spending or incurring too much debt that can never be repaid. Each person should create a budget after completing a bankruptcy to avoid falling into that situation again.

Secondly, start saving money as soon as you can. This may sound obvious, but many clients use the money they save from the bankruptcy to spend on other items, a lot of time unnecessarily. If you are beginning a bankruptcy, make sure you are putting together a savings plan as well.

Finally, take steps to restore your credit after a bankruptcy. Many companies will offer credit to individuals with a recent bankruptcy, but the terms will include low maximum balances and high interest rates. In order to repair your credit, it is important for individuals to use this credit responsibly so they can improve their credit score as quickly as possible.

For more tips on post-bankruptcy option, contact one of our bankruptcy attorneys for a free consultation.

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STUDENT LOANS STILL NON-DISCHARGEABLE IN BANKRUPTCY

Last month, the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal aimed at allowing student debts to be more easily discharged in bankruptcy. While there has been some pressure to make certain students loans dischargeable, it appears under the current structure, Congress will need to pass a law allowing for these debts to be discharged.  Until then, only very specific students debts that meet all requirements will be dischargeable in bankruptcy. For more information on this, please feel free to contact a bankruptcy attorney at our office.

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