Southbury, Connecticut Bankruptcy Law Blog
Tips for making ends meet into retirement
If you are having a hard time financially during retirement, you are not alone. According to Northwestern Mutual's 2019 Planning & Progress Study, approximately 22% of Americans only have $5,000 saved for retirement. There are always ways to improve your...
Can you keep your home and vehicle in a Connecticut bankruptcy?
Losing everything you own is one of the most common fears about bankruptcy. However, most individuals who file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case can hold on to their home, vehicle and other assets. Federal law and Connecticut statutes both establish bankruptcy exemptions...
How bankruptcy stops creditor harassment
There are federal laws in place that put restrictions on the collection activities that creditors can use against you. For example, they cannot misrepresent themselves, call at unreasonable hours of the day or night or use abusive or threatening language. ...
5 steps to rebuild credit after a bankruptcy filing
High amounts of debt and a good quality of life usually do not go hand-in-hand. If you are swimming in a sea of bills that you simply cannot pay, filing for bankruptcy protection may be the right strategy. Still, you may worry about how a bankruptcy filing may affect...
You have options for managing retirement expenses
Virtually everyone wants to retire eventually. After all, you worked your entire adult life and want some time to relax, travel or pursue your passions. Still, unless you saved a considerable amount for retirement, you may find that you have more bills than financial...
Drowning in debt: how bankruptcy may help small business owners
From coming up with innovative products and services to handling the nitty-gritty details of daily logistics, small business owners work hard to make their visions reality. That determination to succeed often involves personal sacrifice, including putting up private...
Avoiding Chapter 7 through debt reduction
Financial literacy can be a challenging topic for many Americans, particularly as it pertains to credit card use. American society is built on credit, and the resulting debt load can weigh heavily on Connecticut residents. However, the key to lowering debt and...
Club members hoping to avoid asset forfeiture
There are many private resort clubs in Connecticut. Depending on various factors, such clubs may enjoy high levels of profitably or may be financially struggling to stay afloat at any given time. Club members of a private ski resort in another New England state can...
Many fear credit score damage after Chapter 7
Many Connecticut residents who are struggling with significant debt likely have numerous worries that stem from that particular issue. They may worry about their daily needs, fear that creditors will call and have concerns that even if they do take steps to manage...
Seeking debt relief for credit card debt
Credit card debt is among the most difficult types of debt to erase, considering high interest rates and monthly payments. Connecticut residents understand the challenges associated with carrying debt, as the average household carries some $8,000 or more in credit...
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