Bankruptcy Blog

Medical bills, like any unpaid debt, can do major damage to your finances and your credit score. Nearly 3 in 10 Americans, even those who had insurance, had an unpaid medical debt sent to a collection agency, according to a recent Consumer Reports survey. According to the National Consumer Law Center, medical debts are a huge portion of the negative information in credit reports, making up about half of debt collection amounts on these reports and affecting 43 million Americans. Having a low credit score has wide-reaching effects by making… CONTINUE READING

When a close family member dies, are you going to be stuck having to pay their debts?  Will you find yourself getting harassed by creditors and debt collectors for debts you didn’t even run up or benefit from? The answer depends on the situation. When people die, their estate goes into probate, and the estate owes the debt. Debts must be paid before heirs can receive their inheritance, and secured liens such as a mortgage on a house or a car loan, will be paid first.  Creditors are notified of the debt,… CONTINUE READING

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects debtors from overreaching debt collection practices, such as abuse, deception and late-night phone calls. Still, many creditors and collectors blatantly violate its provisions and find loopholes and new ways to harass debtors. Anyone harassed by collectors should know their rights and what they can do to stop harassment.  The skilled and seasoned Ohio bankruptcy attorneys at Fesenmyer Cousino Weinzimmer understand that even the most well-intentioned people can find themselves overwhelmed with debt.  We offer a free consultation to evaluate your financial situation and… CONTINUE READING

There are lots of causes of stress out there, but for millennials, financial issues create more stress than politics, work or health. A new study by Wealthsimple, an online investment management firm, found that money problems are twice as stressful as work and several times more stressful than politics. The study showed that nearly half of millennial women find money the most stressful thing in their lives, compared with 34% of millennial men. This stress can be so overwhelming that another study conducted by Payoff showed that the symptoms for… CONTINUE READING