Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is designed for people with regular income who are facing financial difficulty but would like to pay all or part of their debts in installments over a period of time (usually 3 or 5 years), and/or for people who do not pass the means test and, therefore, cannot file a Chapter 7...Read More
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is designed for people in financial difficulty who do not have the ability to pay back their existing debts (call or texted “Debtors”). The filing of a Chapter 7 petition is designed to result in a discharge of most of the debts you list on your bankruptcy petition. A discharge is a...Read More
Q: What is bankruptcy? A: Bankruptcy is a legal process for people who cannot afford to pay their bills, and offers them a fresh start. The right to file for bankruptcy is granted by federal law, and all Connecticut bankruptcy cases are handled in federal courts located in New Haven, Bridgeport and Hartford. Q: How...Read More
I don’t know about you, but I am thrilled that summer is here! After the long, cold winter we had, I can’t wait to get out in the sun! The warm weather brings with it many benefits. There are a whole host of free activities that you can do now that you can get outside....Read More
Each month, one thing that people spend a significant amount of money on is food. Grocery shopping can be overwhelming, time-consuming, and expensive – but it doesn’t have to be! I’ve created a list of my best grocery shopping hacks to make sure that you keep the costs down and save money when grocery shopping!...Read More
Doing something new or different can be scary. You might not know what to expect, which can make you imagine the worst. If you are preparing for a meeting of the creditors or if you are taking your bankruptcy case to court, you naturally might feel nervous and unsure of how to act. The good...Read More
Have you tackled your wallet cleaning project, and are now looking for a bigger challenge? Consider cleaning out your home! When you’re living on a budget, every dollar counts! To make a little extra cash, you might want to consider partaking in the spring cleaning ritual and selling some of your old possessions. As the...Read More
Success-after-bankruptcy stories make my heart sing. I spend the majority of my life stomping out the stigma of Bankruptcy. People should not feel like they will be judged or discriminated for seeking a second chance. Especially when it’s their basic constitutional right. So, when I posted on Facebook that I was watching the Preakness Stakes...Read More
It’s that time of year again. Tag sale signs are going up, and your friends are talking about spring-cleaning. Every year, you intend to partake in the spring-cleaning ritual. It sounds good, doesn’t it? Sorting through things you don’t need, and selling them for a bit of extra cash, or donating them to people in...Read More
