Recent college graduates often find themselves facing new responsibilities, including managing their own finances. Not only do graduates have to find a job and a place to live, but they also need to start building up their credit histories. For most college graduates, the easiest way to start establishing a credit history is to use […]
For most of us, going to college means being on our own for the first time—and while this means you have the ability to make major decisions on your own, it also means more responsibility. In this video, we take a closer look at how college students can stay on top of their finances while […]
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A good way to determine if filing for bankruptcy is the right decision is to consider exactly what the process can do. When you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you have the ability to discharge many of your unsecured debts while keeping non-exempt property. Chapter 13 also allows you to reduce secured debts that are […]
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What do Willie Nelson, MC Hammer, and Toni Braxton all have in common? While they have all been successful recording artists during their careers, the similarities don’t end there: all three of these celebrities have filed for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy can happen to anyone, no matter how much money he or she has made. If you […]
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Consumers who are struggling under a mountain of debt often turn to bankruptcy as the last viable solution to help them get a fresh financial start. While a wide range of factors can contribute to bankruptcy—including student loan debt, poor investments, divorce, job loss, and other unforeseen circumstances—medical debt is the clear leader when it comes to […]
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Making a monthly budget is the first essential task for any consumer after applying for debt reorganization or declaring bankruptcy. After your attorney has helped you eliminate your debts, your first goal should be to get back on track financially. To make a monthly budget that works for your needs and lifestyle, follow these simple guidelines. […]
Credit Card Mistakes that Recent Milwaukee Graduates Make
/in Credit Card, Students /by Mike BurrRecent college graduates often find themselves facing new responsibilities, including managing their own finances. Not only do graduates have to find a job and a place to live, but they also need to start building up their credit histories. For most college graduates, the easiest way to start establishing a credit history is to use […]
Managing Money While Attending College in Milwaukee
/in Advice, Students /by Mike BurrFor most of us, going to college means being on our own for the first time—and while this means you have the ability to make major decisions on your own, it also means more responsibility. In this video, we take a closer look at how college students can stay on top of their finances while […]
What Filing for Bankruptcy Can and Cannot Do
/in Filing /by Mike BurrA good way to determine if filing for bankruptcy is the right decision is to consider exactly what the process can do. When you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you have the ability to discharge many of your unsecured debts while keeping non-exempt property. Chapter 13 also allows you to reduce secured debts that are […]
Celebrities Who Have Filed for Bankruptcy
/in Famous /by Mike BurrWhat do Willie Nelson, MC Hammer, and Toni Braxton all have in common? While they have all been successful recording artists during their careers, the similarities don’t end there: all three of these celebrities have filed for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy can happen to anyone, no matter how much money he or she has made. If you […]
How Medical Bills Became the Leading Cause of Bankruptcy
/in Medical /by Mike BurrConsumers who are struggling under a mountain of debt often turn to bankruptcy as the last viable solution to help them get a fresh financial start. While a wide range of factors can contribute to bankruptcy—including student loan debt, poor investments, divorce, job loss, and other unforeseen circumstances—medical debt is the clear leader when it comes to […]
Milwaukee Legal Aid: Creating a Monthly Budget
/in Advice, Budget, Legal /by Mike BurrMaking a monthly budget is the first essential task for any consumer after applying for debt reorganization or declaring bankruptcy. After your attorney has helped you eliminate your debts, your first goal should be to get back on track financially. To make a monthly budget that works for your needs and lifestyle, follow these simple guidelines. […]