Broke and unemployed; what is the alternative to bankruptcy ?
I’m afraid to file bankrupt but I want to move on from debt get a fresh start. What can I do?
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Do i have to own a home to file for bankruptcy and what are the correct steps to do so…?
Im currently in debt and just need a fresh start. I dont own a home but am currently living at home with my mother. I dont drive so i dont have a car. Can i file for bankruptcy and what are the correct steps
I am filing ch 7 bankruptcy; I also want to lose my husband too. We are filing separate case in Missouri?
I know everyone hates to take blame- but he is the reason we are in this mess. He thought if he walked out on me for another woman that I cared about our credit so much that I would pay his bills. He didn’t understand that he was still responsible for his bills. I tried my best to pay all joint and maintain the house (which the loan on the house is in only my name- he just has a vested interest because we are married). My question is: If I file bankruptcy, don’t reaffirm the house, how long will I have to go before I can buy a condo. Being 51, I cant take care of a house by myself and if I am going to get a fresh start, I can’t think of a better way than to get rid of the mess that got me into this mess right along with all the debt he caused me to incur believing that we were together in a solid marriage. We live in Missouri
Should I pay or file ?
I am ,000 in debt from credit cards , charge accounts , and a few bad checking accounts . They are all in collections with an outside agency . I’ve been applying for credit cards and I keep getting denied . I currently have a new job and I don’t know if I should file bankruptcy or just pay these collections and STILL LET THEM SIT ON MY REPORT AND NOT BE APPROVED FOR NO CREDIT . I really am starting to think BK for a fresh start . And I’m not even 20 yet . HELP !
I already had a full secured credit card from a local credit union and thats closed with a high balance and i already had a partial secured credit card from bofa . Should I get like a capital one secured card or Citi secured credit meanwhile while im paying off these collections ? I would like to finance a car soon !
I am filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy… Can I let my bills go late before I file? ?
I have never been late on my payments on any of my debts.
I’ve been told (by some friends and colleagues) to just let them all go late and use the extra $$ to get set up in an apartment (since I am surrendering my home due to it being worth less than I owe on it)
I mean, my credit is going to be crap anyway and it will take me a few months to get the bankrupty filed and the hearing held. Also, I will need some $$ to pay the up-front Attorney fees.
I don’t like the idea of doing this, but I don’t have any other way to come up with the $$ I need.
Please don’t lecture me about the whys and hows of how I got to where I am today… I have 2 worthless ex-husbands to thank for that. At least I am doing something positive to give myself a fresh start. Also, any advice as to how the Chapter 13 went for you would be appreciated.
BTW; I earn a salary that is above the median income for my state, so I know I won’t qualify for a Chapter 7.
Three years ago, we went bankrupt, ch7, since then we bought a house but at high interest, is there help?
Bankruptcy was NOT a fresh start, everyone takes advantage and charges very high interest. We have a home but it is at very high interest rate and I feel we were victims of predatory lending. Is there any help 4 people who need to refinance or get back on their feet after bankruptcy but keep getting ripped off by lenders? Are there any programs to help you if you have a home loan with a predatory lender? Everyone stumbles, but it’s not fair when there are vultures out there just waiting to pounce and take advantage. Has anyone successfully recovered from a chapter 7- how? All we ever got was bad advice- we are trying so hard to recover- have you been there?
Thank you.
Have you filed for bankruptcy? How did it affect you or change your life?
I am looking for individuals who have filed for bankruptcy before and how their lives have changed because of it. I am looking into filing it myself, I have a child now and many many many medical expenses I cannot pay. I plan on paying off my student loans, I would like to be able to build my credit back up with paying them. I guess I am just asking if it made your life easier or harder, and if you feel it is a good idea or not. Granted, bankruptcy is never a good idea, but I am only 24 and I need to provide my child with a better life and a better home. I would like to be able to have a fresh start so I can rebuild my credit and maybe purchase a home eventually, as well as help my significant other pay off his smaller amounts of debt so we have a better financial future. Any advice would be appreciated.
Is it better to file bankruptcy or just let collection call?
I bought my home in 2006 and put down $ 100k, yes its 20% down for a $ 500k house. I have put in another $ 50k in upgrades and remodel. Fast forward to 2009, laid off, no income I resort to using my credit card to pay my mortgage while my house was being listed by my realtor. 6 months went by, then a year, the house remained unsold. I’m up to my limit in credit card debt, thinking to sell the house for $ 350k, which will give me approx. $ 50k to pay my credit cards. Year and a half later, house is in foreclosure; credit card at max limit. No job, no car (sold it to pay credit card debt), ..and now living like a deadbeat.
Credit card companies still call and say "hello". Same story told to them over and over, no income, no job, no money etc. They "understand". Then they sell the debt to collection agency, same thing again. I told them my story..and they don’t care. "When are you gona pay?" I say with what? I can sell my t-shirt and underwear, but that might be worth 25 cents. What good will it do? So now, they are suing me in court. Went there and told the same story…judgment for the plaintiff. Okay, now they want to garnish my wage…but I don’t got no job. They want to freeze my bank acct…I have none. They want to..probably kick my ass..that they can definitely do..but that would hurt them, because if I get hurt and sue, they probably owe me money.
So here is my dilema, should I file Bankruptcy ..as there are other creditor waiting in line to sue me. Or should I go to court and and plea guilty but have no way to pay?
Yeah, I know..I’m a deadbeat, but I don’t blame my misfortune on no one except myself. Lost my life savings and people are laughing at me. What a cruel world this is. To file BK or not to file BK? If I do, I will have a fresh start says a friend. If I don’t, my friend says that the creditors will put my balance on my credit report, and renew it every 7 years…meaning that I can call the credit reporting agency to remove it, but they have a right and probably will repost my balance…as nothing had been collected. Is this true? I thought a negative item must be removed after 7 years, but it could be put back in and stay for another 7 years?? Please help. Thanks in advance.
I am on disability and being called by debt collectors and attorneys, should I file bankruptcy?
Back in June I was terminated from my job due to my epilepsy, I hold nothing against the company as they did all that they could with an ADA accomodation, however my seizures caused me to miss to much work. I ended up getting approved for disability, being considered permanently disabled and now make 950 dollars a month, which is my only income. The loss of income forced me to drop out of college and now I have 70,000 in student loan debt coming due. I have been getting constantly contacted by different collectors and attorneys regarding many of my debts, 3 credit cards, totaling about 1,000 dollars, my pickup was repossessed in June and they are trying to collect the final 1500 dollars that they could not get from selling it, which is now being handled by an attorney threatening litigation. I also owe on a large number of medical bills, 6,000 owed for a balance with snap on tools, which the toolbox was stolen so I cannot return it, and many old debts that are beyond the states statute.
The only asset I have is my motorcycle worth 5,000 dollars as I have lost everything else and rent my home. Basically when comparing all of my liabilities to my income and my assets, I am insolvent and from what I have been able to find out basically "judgement proof"
I cannot decide if I should file for bankruptcy to try to get a fresh start since there is no way I will ever be able to get these debts paid down. I do know that there is the possibility of my student loans being discharged due to disability. I don’t really want to file but I am starting to think that either I will have to, or just keep putting up with many of the phone calls and send cease and decist letters to the ones beyond statutes. Does anyone have any suggestions on this?
I have already spoken with Sallie Mae in regards to my student loan debts, and they did advise me that I am in the rare circumstance where the loans can be forgiven.
As far as the motorcycle goes, it is my life, although I do not drive currently, as i know better, I don’t need to put other people at risk or myself, but the motorcycle is the one thing I refuse to get rid of, as it took me a long time to be able to purchase it, and it is more important to me than anything, including my own life. This may sound crazy, but my motorcycle got me through alot of times when I was depressed. Even my therapist and my doctors all say not to get rid of it since it is all that I have. As far as my debts do go, not including the student loans I am sure that I have over a total of 0,000 in debt as I had to have brain surgery 2 years ago and still owe for that along with a large number of epilepsy specialist visits. I have spoken with an attorney in the past and they have said I do have enough
As far as student loans being bankruptcy proof, I am well aware that they are in most circumstances, but there are circumstances such as being totally and permanently disabled, which by their definition means for a period of 60 consecutive months. I am certain that I will not be working for that long as we have had no luck in controlling my epilepsy so far. Many of the legalities on that I am aware of as I was majoring in accounting, and was only a couple of classes shy of graduating when I was forced to quit
Yes, that is correct, I am sorry my wording was off on that, while bankruptcy itself does not get rid of them, certain circumstances do permit the discharge of them, such as total and permanent disability. i have spoken with them and they are currently on deferment for hardship while everything goes through. It isn’t actually the bankruptcy itself that gets rid of them, but filing for discharge. I would definitely prefer to pay them off however, but with the cost of my medication each month actually being double what I receive in income and with medicaid refusing to cover them due to stating that they are not a preferred medication and refuse it even with requests from an epileptologist, I have no choice but to pay for them out of pocket until I can get approved for patient assistance. I am also in the process of working with vocational rehab to try to get me through school so that I can get a desk job as I am so limited on work that the only ones that I am able to do physically ar
Which is best filing bankruptcy or debt settlement?
I am in ,000 in credit card debt and I have a student loan as well and I know it will take me forever to pay off all my debt so I’m wondering which is the smart way, filing bankruptcy or debt settlement? I really want to get my life back again and have a fresh start. Thanks so much.
Should I file for bankruptcy?
Ugh, so embarrassing, but here goes …
Consumer Credit Counseling says I can consolidate my 00 in credit card debts into one monthly payment of 7, providing the creditors accept this arrangement. But as of today I have .55 to my name and for the first time am about to go on food stamps to help me during this rough time.
Additionally I owe about 00 on my beloved car that I’ve had for one year. But now I’m behind almost two payments and am at risk for losing my car. This is the extent of my debt. I’m college educated and doing what I can to find work, but so far nothing, and it’s been seven dry months. Last year everything was coming together beautifully, and I was so proud of myself and my hard work, and then I lost my job.
Ten years ago I filed for bankruptcy in another state. This would be my second, although the first has been removed from my record since enough time has passed. I never in a million years thought I’d be in a position of having to consider bankruptcy again and am feeling incredibly sad and ashamed of myself.
I would really welcome input. I’m in California if that helps. At this point I don’t care about my credit rating. I just want freedom from this chapter in my life and another fresh start. Berate me if you must, but I’m really need solid feedback on what I should do. There won’t be an attorney. I would be representing myself.
Thank you.
P.S. It’s my understanding that if my car gets repossessed, they’ll try selling it at a car auction. I’m responsible for paying the difference in what I owe versus what they sell it for. Does this sound right? The car loan company is reluctant to discuss this, since they understandably want me to resume payments. Also, can a car be written off on a bankruptcy? That seems like I’m asking for too much.
Is it possible to change from a chapter 13 to a chapter 7?
We have completed our first of five years of a chapter 13. Unfortunately, our marriage is not doing well and we are separating. I am hoping things can work out, but if not, is it possible for us to switch to a chapter 7 and get a complete fresh start so we can both be able to walk away from everything and start over? It is in the State of Ohio.
If i file bankruptcy will it show on my wife’s credit?
Thanks to idenity theift i pulled my credit, i found alot more than i expected but as it turns out they do all pan out. I am thinking about filing chapter 7 bankruptcy but since my wife’s credit is good we dont want it to show on her file, heres the thing. We are young we have nothing in our name our house is owned by her parents our cars are paid off we have no loans or anything of that nature with both of our names on it I would be filing by myself with out her. All my bad credit is old starting when i was 18 and I want to get a fresh start and with all the old medical bills and things bankruptcy seems the best for our family. I’ve read alot on these sites saying your credit is there credit and when you are married there debt becomes yours, this isnt true my wife’s credit score is over 700 while mine is in the 500’s this is why i am asking i dont want it showing up on her file…. does anyone get what im trying to say???
I live in Chicago and Need to File bankruptcy whre do I start?
About 3 years ago my life turned upside down, I had clinical depresion, lost my job and quit school. I did not care about the world, about six months ago I had major surgery and now I owe about ,000 in medical bills, I have a ,000 credit card judgment on my credit. I need a fresh start. How do I file bankruptcy? I don’t own anything, not home or car. What can I do? Please help me.
13K@ 30% apr on cards, 8K in an IRA, should i cash out and settle the debt?
No assets, no other debts. I figure i can settle one card (7K owed) for <4k, come tax time I should get the 20% back and settle the other one. (6K owed). Looking to start college in Jan, delivering pizzas for job, keeping my income low enough to maximize fin aid. Will this action get me to zero and a fresh start?
Why Tennessee? 1 bankruptcy filing for every 56 households?
TN has the higest rate of personal bankruptcies in this country.
Obama voted against the 2005 BK bill which Bush signed into law. McCain voted for it.
This new law was a gift to the CC/banking industry & has caused many who need the fresh start of BK more hardship.
Yet, McCain is probably going to win TN in the general election.
He will never make any amendments to this law. Given the chance, Obama may.
This is so sad that some people in TN will vote against their own best financial interest, having been brainwashed to thinking things like flag pins are more important.
Some of you who would judge anyone who has filed bankruptcy have not walked in anyones elses shoes & like the Bible says, you heap judgement upon yourself when you judge others.
You may have your plans now and there is nothing wrong with that, but God may have other plans for you someday and you may need the protection bankruptcy offers!
Abe Lincold did. So did Henry Ford, Walt Disney and many others!
I live in Chicago and Need to File bankruptcy whre do I start?
About 3 years ago my life turned upside down, I had clinical depresion, lost my job and quit school. I did not care about the world, about six months ago I had major surgery and now I owe about ,000 in medical bills, I have a ,000 credit card judgment on my credit. I need a fresh start. How do I file bankruptcy? I don’t own anything, not home or car. What can I do? Please help me.