Bankruptcy Blog

Contrary to what many people think, filing for bankruptcy may be good for you and improve your financial situation.  Chances are that if you are considering bankruptcy, your credit is already suffering, and you are probably sick of being harassed by bill collectors and creditors, and faced with possible wage garnishments, evictions, lawsuits, and foreclosures. Not only does all that activity stop with bankruptcy, but bankruptcy can help your credit. Many of your debts will be eliminated, and although there will be an initial setback in your credit rating, after bankruptcy… CONTINUE READING

When you are feeling financially strapped, it may be tempting to use your credit card to pay your rent or mortgage. Credit cards allow you to postpone coming up with the money for payments, and you can get rewards like cash back or miles for using them. Unfortunately, there are also costs and consequences for credit card use that can get you deeper into financial trouble. People who don’t pay what they owe in a timely fashion or only pay the minimum balance on credit cards wind up in situations… CONTINUE READING

Many credit card users don’t bother to read the fine print of their agreements with credit card providers. Unfortunately, the language in that fine print might result in increased payments for individuals who carry balances on their accounts. In March, the Federal Reserve announced it would increase the fed funds rate from 1.5 percent to 1.75 percent. These rate hikes can make it more expensive to pay off your account balances since, for many credit cards, there is a link between the fed funds rate and the interest rates charged.… CONTINUE READING

Despite anything you may have heard, bankruptcy does not ruin your credit forever, and it is still possible to get a loan after a bankruptcy discharge.  In reality, bankruptcy -- a legal way to have many debts forgiven -- is a new beginning, and it can give you a fresh financial start.  There are things you can do after a bankruptcy discharge to begin rebuilding your credit. Bankruptcy will stay on your record for up to 10 years after filing, but there are still ways to rebuild your credit and live… CONTINUE READING

Filing for bankruptcy will solve many of your problems with debt and, thus, keep most of the creditors at bay. However, not all debt will be eliminated (discharged), and some creditors can still come after you once your bankruptcy protections end. A good bankruptcy attorney can make sure you know the types of debt that are and aren’t discharged in bankruptcy. The experienced Ohio bankruptcy attorneys at Fesenmyer Cousino Weinzimmer understand that financial problems can happen to the most hard-working and well-intentioned people.  With law offices in Columbus, Dayton and… CONTINUE READING