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Employers are not permitted to take adverse action against their employees who file for bankruptcy. Debtors are protected by 11 U.S.C. sec. 525(b). Section A applies to governmental units and Section B applies to private employers. In all my years of practice, I have never had to bring an action or even threaten to bring an action under Section 525. Most employers understand the stress their employees are under and are not insensitive to their plight. More people have filed for bankruptcy than you think...
A common question is whether or not a debtor can keep a credit card after filing for bankruptcy protection and do I have to list the cards I want to keep. If you owe a balance at the time the bankruptcy petition is filed, you must list the debt. This applies regardless of the amount of the debt. If you are worried that you cannot live without a credit card there are a few options. A credit card with a zero balance does not need to be listed and can be used after you file the bankruptcy petition. If you have a card with a low balance, you should pay it off before filing for bankruptcy.
The Federal Trade Commission has created guidance for consumers on whether debt relief or bankruptcy may be right for them.
As a general rule, you cannot discharge back taxes in bankruptcy. Certain income taxes, however, can be discharged under limited circumstances...
Be careful if you settle any credit card debts before filing bankruptcy because you may convert a debt that is dischargeable in bankruptcy into a non-dischargeable debt...
The Department of Justice's FAQs about Credit Counseling have been separated into six major areas. Consumers, applicants, and approved agencies may find it helpful to review the questions in each area.
he FAQs have been separated into five major areas. Some issues may be cross-cutting. Debtors, applicants, and approved providers may find it helpful to review the questions in each area...
You see the advertisements in newspapers, on TV, and on the Internet. You hear them on the radio. You get fliers in the mail, and maybe even calls offering credit repair services. They all make the same claims but how can you repair your credit without hiring an agency?
The Federal Trade Commission created a webpage addressing various ways you can improve your credit yourself, please click the link below.
English: Repairing Your Credit Yourself - English.
At times we find ourselves in a difficult situation involving our bank, a large business, etc. and don’t know what to do. Calling customer service hasn’t led to any real results so you may be asking yourself what to do next?
The Center for Responsible Lending has created a list of five "Signs of Predatory Auto Finance Loans" that you may view below or view on their webpage: https://www.responsiblelending.org/issues/signs-predatory-auto-finance.
Signs of Predatory Auto Finance Loans
Don't get into car trouble: Learn to spot predatory auto finance loans.
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