Tag Archives: Miami Bankruptcy Attorney
New Legislation may Mean Changes for Private Student Loan Discharges
A new initiative by the Obama administration could ease the path to bankruptcy for borrowers of private student loans. As reported by Inside Higher Ed, the United States Department of Education (DOE) recently released information regarding the Student Aid Bill of Rights, a collection of proposals to help borrowers who are having trouble with… Read More »
There is Rarely Any Student Loan Relief in Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is often seen as a fresh financial start, providing individuals with a path out of debt and towards better money management habits. Each year, the U.S. Bankruptcy courts receive thousands of petitions from individuals hoping to discharge their debts and start anew. But some types of debt are so strong that they even… Read More »
Late On Your Student Loan? Your Healthcare License Can Be Suspended
Being buried in student loan debt is difficult enough without losing even more on top of it all. In Florida, however, missing your student loan deadline by too many days can cost you more than money and a damaged credit score. If you belong to certain professions, you might lose your professional license as… Read More »
Studies Show Floridians Getting A Handle On Their Debt
In Florida, credit card debt has been and remains a serious problem for many people in debt, and the recession caused a great deal of financial stress on people and their families, especially when it came to foreclosures. However, recent studies show that many Floridians were able to successfully manage their debt and cut… Read More »
Beware of Predatory Schemes; Seek Serious Debt Relief Solutions
Anyone can land in debt, and it’s becoming easier to fall prey to financial ruin. Many Florida homeowners recently discovered that their mortgage insurance policies did not protect them after a foreclosure, resulting in worsened debt. Unfortunately, people seeking debt relief solutions often turn from one predatory system to another, and find that credit… Read More »
Almost 50% of Florida Families Near Bankruptcy Despite Employment
In the wake of the “Great Recession,” many Florida families still face financial difficulty. A recent report published by the United Way demonstrates how many more hardworking families are at risk of financial failure than you might expect. Although it can be difficult to face, filing for bankruptcy can have a positive long-term effect… Read More »
Bankruptcy is for People Who WANT to Pay Their Debts in Miami!
Gone are the days when filing for bankruptcy had negative connotations like “deadbeat” or “failure”. The recent downturn in the economy changed that perception to “victim” and “fighter.” Credit card companies and banks victimized hardworking honest people by selling them hope. They loaned money drenched in the possibility of reaching the coveted “American Dream.”… Read More »