Money problems can keep us up at night. It’s a stress that many of us face at some point in our lives. I wrote about another source of stress, divorce, a few weeks ago. Financial stresses can be more difficult to deal with than any other type of stress in life because there may not …
Money Issues-Dealing With Them Before You Lose More Sleep Read More »
Now that Black Friday is a foggy memory and Cyber Monday is soon over, it’s a good time to talk about bankruptcy and its relationship to the holidays. Every year, I file more bankruptcy petitions in federal court in Tampa during the month of January than any other time of the year. Once the holidays …
Bankruptcy can be a difficult decision for most of us. There are financial and emotional factors to be considered and resolved before taking the plunge. Many people considering bankruptcy face unwelcome emotions of failure and despair. They may even be ridden with guilt. These emotional issues should be confronted and resolved before embarking on the …
Bankruptcy is governed by federal law and all bankruptcy proceedings are heard in federal court. In our area, the bankruptcy court is located in Tampa. In most instances, bankruptcy for individuals will usually mean filing a chapter 7 or a chapter 13 bankruptcy. Essentially, there are some basic differences between the two and I can …
Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 What’s the Difference? Read More »