The first step in getting a fresh start from your financial struggles is by choosing the right bankruptcy chapter to file with, and taking action by committing to bankruptcy. But how do you know what chapter to file with if you don't know how the reality of life will...
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Month: November 2017
New bill provides tax relief for bankrupt farmers
Running a farm in the twenty-first century is no easy task. The financial burden is frequently too heavy for many farmers, sometimes even leading to bankruptcy. Fortunately, a newly enacted bipartisan law has recently been signed into law to provide tax relief to...
Navigating bankruptcy as a Florida farmer
It's becoming increasingly common for farmers to face financial hardships within their current revenue stream. Credit is becoming more difficult to find and animal produce is harder now than ever to gain profitable returns from. Therefore, many farmers in Florida and...
Halting debt collection harassment through bankruptcy
One of the most stressful aspects of financial hardships is the reality of having to deal with constant harassment with debt collection agencies. Although it is an illegal practice, and there are many protections in place for victims of debt collection harassment, it...
Business bankruptcy: considering Chapter 11
If a business is going through hard financial times, the most important thing is to find a way to get the debts repaid, while at the same time maintaining and growing the current business streams. This can be a hard act to juggle, and there are many possible...
Solving economic hardships on American farms
In the years since 2013, farmers across America have endured hardships due to the decreasing real value of agricultural produce such as livestock and crops. Shockingly, between the years of 2013 and 2016, there was a reported 45 percent decrease in the net income of...
Are you eligible for Chapter 11 bankruptcy?
Chapter 11 bankruptcy is a way for an individual person or a business to be able to make the necessary changes in reorganizing their payments, debts and income streams. It also is very helpful for those struggling with trying to get on top of their payments while they...
Avoiding bad credit in bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy is often seen as a last resort, mainly because of the consequences many see it as having. Many people believe that going through a bankruptcy will result in you losing your home, car, other important possessions and being left with a terrible...