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When Should You File for Texas Bankruptcy?

by admin | Jun 4, 2010 | Bankruptcy Articles

You may have more questions than answers when it comes to bankruptcy, but perhaps the foremost is the “when”. When should you actually make the big decision and file for bankruptcy? If you do file, what should you do? Let’s answer those questions. Why...

How Much Will Texas Chapter 13 Cost

by admin | Jun 3, 2010 | Bankruptcy Articles, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 FAQs

Texas Chapter 13 bankruptcy is very advantageous, but not your only solution. Actually, more file Chapter 7 bankruptcy than Chapter 13, about 3 in 4 filing with the former. However, Chapter 13 bankruptcy has some clear advantages, especially if you make enough money....

Disadvantages of Debt Consolidation Services and Why Bankruptcy is Better

by admin | Jun 1, 2010 | Bankruptcy Articles

You’ll never get out of debt … the credit card companies will start charging insane interest rates … and your home goes into foreclosure. Unfortunately sometimes these situations are very real, not quite nightmares, but close. How can you avoid...

10 Guidelines for Hiring a Texas Bankruptcy Attorney

by admin | May 28, 2010 | Bankruptcy Articles

Filing for bankruptcy is one of those life changing events. But it need not be problematic. In fact, filing bankruptcy can be a positive learning experience. You’ll better know how the system works; if you ever have to file again, you can know the laws well....

Are Bankruptcies On the Rise?

by admin | May 26, 2010 | Bankruptcy Articles, National Legal News

While job creation is growing exponentially as our economy rebuilds, bankruptcies are rising. How is the job situation improving? Just in March of 2010, U.S. employers added well over 150,000 jobs. A recent Huffington Post report showed how not only were jobs on the...