Category Archives: Chapter 7
Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys Say Sometimes Lowering Debt Is As Easy As Asking For Help
When your car is in the shop, you know you can ask a friend for a ride. When you find a new home, you trust you can rely on your family to help you move. But when it comes to getting help with debt, most of us don’t even bother to ask, Chicago bankruptcy attorneys… Read More »
Put a Stop to Harassing Creditors With Bankruptcy
‘Tis the season for Christmas cards and phone calls from family and friends, but some of us are receiving more hostile greetings over the phone and in the mail this season – from bill collectors. Unlike most folks, bill collectors don’t like to give breaks over the holidays. When you’re late on your debt payments,… Read More »
Bankruptcy Can Stop Creditor Phone Calls
Even though it’s December, some folks are hearing a different kind of jingle bells – the sound of their phone ringing off the hook with bill collectors on the line. When you’re late with payments on your debt, the bank doesn’t care that it’s the holiday season. Forget peace and goodwill towards men – collectors… Read More »
Uncle Sam Extends Homebuyer Credit, Unemployment Checks
Sometimes finding help is as easy as asking for it. Uncle Sam heard our cries for help loud and clear – in one particular case, at least. With the housing and job markets lagging behind recent economic progress, Congress has just opted to expand a popular homebuyer tax credit and continue handing out unemployment checks…. Read More »
New Credits, Extensions Available for Homebuyers and Unemployed
If you’re facing foreclosure, you’re officially running out of excuses. But that’s good, right? Just this week, Congress decided to extend the tax credit for new homebuyers beyond its original Nov. 30 deadline. That means you could be eligible for $8,000 back on your taxes when you purchase a property. Better yet, the government has… Read More »