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Why sudden job losses put people at risk of bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

Most people are rather flippant about the prospect of losing a job. Unfortunately, job loss is often a more serious issue than people realize. Not only will there be more competition for any nearby open positions, but businesses that are hiring may offer lower wages because they know people are desperate.

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Bankruptcy and Tax Refund Strategies

Sawin & Shea

Many people don’t realize this is going to happen until it’s already too late. Garnishments, Credits, and Exemptions Impact Your Strategy. Perhaps you can’t wait to file for bankruptcy because you have a repossession pending or a garnishment that’s about to hit your paycheck.

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What Happens to My Personal Loan After Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

If you fail to repay an unsecured personal loan, the lender cannot repossess your assets. Repossession deficiency claims. Unlike unsecured personal loans, secured loans involve some form of collateral that the lender can repossess if the borrower fails to make payments. Unsecured loans are loans that don’t have collateral.

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The Automatic Stay and Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Many people worry that bankruptcy will simply delay the inevitable, such as a lawsuit, wage garnishment, or a foreclosure, and that their creditors will still come after them. Pension loans: If you took out a loan against your pension, an automatic stay would not protect you from wage garnishment to repay the loan.

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The Automatic Stay and Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Many people worry that bankruptcy will simply delay the inevitable, such as a lawsuit, wage garnishment, or a foreclosure, and that their creditors will still come after them. Pension loans: If you took out a loan against your pension, an automatic stay would not protect you from wage garnishment to repay the loan.

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How Does Bankruptcy Affect Your Job and Future Credit?

Sawin & Shea

Under Chapter 7, most people can keep their home and car, if desired, and receive automatic court protection from creditors. Chapter 7 bankruptcy also stops lawsuits and wage garnishments. Chapter 13 , or reorganization bankruptcy, stops repossessions and foreclosures so you can save your home or investment.

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Mistakes to avoid when filing for personal bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

Waiting too long to act People delay filing for bankruptcy for a variety of reasons. Either way, overlooking the writing on the wall can give your creditor room to do the following: Place liens or obtain judgments on your property Foreclose your home Repossess your vehicle Start garnishing your paycheck Are you drowning in debt?