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18
Nov
2023
Bankruptcy and Military Members: What to Know

Bankruptcy and Military Members: What to Know

Presently, a significant portion of the population faces financial hardships monthly as the lingering impact of the economic downturn gradually recedes from sight. A few individuals in the United Stat..

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10
Nov
2023
Credit Report: Analyzing Post-Bankruptcy Changes

Credit Report: Analyzing Post-Bankruptcy Changes

Bankruptcy significantly affects a person’s credit score, often resulting in a noticeable drop. This decrease is because bankruptcy filings remain on credit reports for a considerable period. Fo..

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30
Oct
2023
Rebuilding Financial Health Post-Bankruptcy: A Step-by-Step Guide

Rebuilding Financial Health Post-Bankruptcy: A Step-by-Step Guide

Inflation has affected the household budget of millions of Americans. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, since April 2021, the price of groceries and rent have increased by 20%, and elect..

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23
Oct
2023
Navigating Bankruptcy as a Small Business Owner: Chapter 11 vs. Chapter 13

Navigating Bankruptcy as a Small Business Owner: Chapter 11 vs. Chapter 13

According to the data provider Epiq Bankruptcy, the number of small businesses filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy increased by 13% between 2021 and 2022. Businesses like the Pleasant Prairie Corner Bake..

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13
Oct
2023
The Role of a Bankruptcy Trustee: An Overview

The Role of a Bankruptcy Trustee: An Overview

A bankruptcy trustee plays a significant role in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. Appointed by the court, a trustee essentially serves as an impartial administrator whose job is to mana..

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28
Sep
2023
Does Bankruptcy Discharge Personal Injury Debts?

Does Bankruptcy Discharge Personal Injury Debts?

In personal injury cases, payouts can be significant. A recent report on personal injury payouts showed: Half of all plaintiffs received $24,000 or less. The median award was $31,000 for all cases stu..

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21
Sep
2023
Exploring Alternatives to Bankruptcy: Debt Management Plans

Exploring Alternatives to Bankruptcy: Debt Management Plans

The average American household has more than $100,000 in debt. While bankruptcy often emerges as a well-known option, it’s not the only path available for debt relief. Debt Management Plans (DMP..

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12
Sep
2023
Your Legal Rights During the Debt Collection Process

Your Legal Rights During the Debt Collection Process

In August 2021, about 64 million people with a credit record (approximately  28% of Americans) had debt in collections on their credit report. Although the experience of debt collection is not unusua..

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03
Sep
2023
Utilizing Bankruptcy to Stop Eviction: A Guide

Utilizing Bankruptcy to Stop Eviction: A Guide

As of August this year, there have been 25,019 eviction filings in the state of Wisconsin, and trending to reach pre-pandemic levels. The end of emergency rental programs in the state and the increase..

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29
Aug
2023
How to Handle Bankruptcy and Alimony

How to Handle Bankruptcy and Alimony

According to a recent study, Wisconsin Rapids is the divorce capital of Wisconsin, with divorced people comprising 19.1% of the town’s residents. A significant increase over the statewide divorced p..

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