Many New Jersey residents who are overwhelmed by debt want to file for bankruptcy liquidation. However, they might fear that they will have to surrender all of their property to pay their creditors. Fortunately, there are property exemptions for those who are eligible...
New Jersey residents encounter financial difficulties from a variety of sources. Some are recovering financially from divorce, long-term illnesses or injuries, or some other life-altering calamities that end up leading to an overwhelming amount of debt. Others simply...
Being overwhelmed by debt can cause a great deal of stress, fear and anxiety. Those feelings may be alleviated by making the decision that filing for bankruptcy in New Jersey is your best option. However, the process is paper intensive and complex, which may only...
To be clear, student loans are nearly impossible to discharge in a bankruptcy. However, the ability to repay them could be hampered by other debts a New Jersey resident incurs. Therefore, having those debts discharged in a bankruptcy could free up the necessary income...
JPMorgan recently came to a settlement regarding its credit card debt collection practices. Even though some consumers may receive restitution as a result, it could be too late for some New Jersey residents whose credit has been ruined by illegal debt collection...
Any New Jersey resident who has been to a doctor understands how confusing, complicated and frustrating the medical billing process can be. Even though changes are on the horizon regarding how medical bills are reported to the credit bureaus, it may not be enough for...
New Jersey hip-hop fans may recognize the name Scott Storch, who has worked with artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Dr. Dre. At the height of his career, he was worth an estimated $70 million. He admits that bad financial choices led to his need to file...
Between the monthly premiums and the out-of-pocket expenses that accompany medical insurance, many New Jersey residents are finding that having medical insurance does not seem to be saving them any money. Individuals who contract illnesses or are injured in accidents...
When a New Jersey resident receives a discharge in bankruptcy, he or she is no longer liable for the debts affected. Further, the creditors to which those particular debts were owed may not attempt to collect them from the individual. However, certain financial...
Conventional wisdom tells New Jersey residents that they are obligated to struggle in order to pay off their debts, regardless of how overwhelming their financial situations are for them. People are often discouraged from filing bankruptcy out of a false sense of...
