Chapter 13

People who are behind on their mortgage payments feel a great deal of stress about their situations. Not being able to keep up with housing costs might lead people to feel as though they are financial failures; worse yet, though…

For many people, filing for personal bankruptcy can serve as a financial fresh start. It can be a real relief to know that by filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the worries that might develop from worrying about large…

The recent mudslide in Washington state that killed more than two dozen people and injured many more will have a big impact for years to come. Many families lost loved ones, not to mention many treasured possessions, and dozens of…

Some debts can be good, while others can be bad. Generally, debts should be paid on time and local Nassau County, New York, residents know that failing to repay debts in a timely fashion can result in serious financial challenges,…

Many Nassau County, New York, residents are dealing with debt. Small ones are easy enough to settle, but insurmountable debt can be subject to creditor harassment. Whatever the reason, debtors need to understand that there are ways that can lead…

Anyone can be subject of financial challenges. Residents of Long Island, New York, are not exempted as their financial footing can be affected by numerous reasons such as unemployment, serious medical condition,s and major life changes such as divorce. Getting…

The holiday are the time of the year when most families come together to eat, drink and be merry. Although such activities bring cheer to the occasion, they can translate into higher spending. Many people on Long Island, New York,…

Ending up in a credit mess is something no one plans for. Many New Yorkers face the everyday stress of trying to get by but end up with debts that could take years to eliminate. Relying on credit cards to…

For most Long Island residents, a mountain of debt means years of repayments to creditors. But what if the mountain is so big that repayment in one’s lifetime becomes virtually impossible? Fortunately, bankruptcy offers a way to level the mountain…