Losing a home in any situation is a tragic event for a homeowner in New Jersey. If financial troubles have led to the foreclosure of a home, many homeowners exhaust their efforts to keep their home. ...
April 22, 2016
Bankruptcy,
Credit
Two of the most common questions I receive from individuals contemplating filing for bankruptcy are:
How long will the bankruptcy filing remain on my credit report; and
What can I do to rebuild my...
October 21, 2015
Bankruptcy,
Debt Management,
Credit
It is not uncommon for New Jersey residents to have more than a few credit cards in their wallet. Moreover, it is likely that these credit cards have a balance on them. While it is not entirely bad...
May 23, 2014
Bankruptcy,
Credit
Many people who have filed a bankruptcy may be surprised to receive solicitation during their bankruptcy for new credit cards. They may think that because they filed a bankruptcy, they will have...
People throughout New Jersey have probably seen reports that medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States. In fact, the Federal Reserve reported that last year two out of...
May 10, 2013
Credit
A favorable credit score will help you secure credit and help to ensure that interest rates and fees tied to that credit are low. As a result, it is important to maintain a positive credit score when...
November 22, 2012
Bankruptcy,
Credit
Prior to filing consumer bankruptcy you should obtain a copy of your credit report. Our New Jersey Bankruptcy Firm Department's practice is to request a list of creditors and then also order a credit...
December 14, 2011
Bankruptcy,
Credit
How Will Filing Bankruptcy Affect My Credit?
Inevitably every bankruptcy client that I meet with asks how filing for bankruptcy will affect their credit and if they can keep a credit card open after...