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Can you protect your home during Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Nov 10, 2020 | Chapter 7

Like many people who need to file bankruptcy, you may not have the means to satisfy your debts through a Chapter 13 repayment plan. You will likely fear the prospect of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, though, since it could cause you to lose your home. Keeping it after...

Considering bankruptcy and engaged to be married? Which should you do first?

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Oct 28, 2020 | Chapter 7

If you’re planning to get married in the near future, it’s always best for you and your spouse-to-be to talk with each other honestly about your finances. This includes not just your current financial situation, but your attitudes towards spending vs. savings and your...

Don’t let fear of bankruptcy stop you from getting out of debt

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Oct 26, 2020 | Chapter 7

Millions of Americans file for bankruptcy every year. Then there are millions more who could benefit from filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy but don't. People who put off or avoid bankruptcy have many reasons for their actions. Fear is one of the biggest....

The convenience and risk of a cash advance

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Aug 31, 2020 | Chapter 7

The main reason that people use cash advances is that they’re convenient and they appear to solve an immediate financial problem.  For instance, you could be somewhere that only accepts cash, but you don’t have any on you. Using a credit card to get a cash advance...

Is there any way to discharge student loan debt?

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Jul 27, 2020 | Chapter 7

You’ve been struggling with debt for a long time. You owe over $500 in student loan payment every month, which is nearly as much as your $600 in rent. You have a job that pays decently, but with rent, utilities, your loans and other items that you need, you’ve found...

Could COVID-19 lead to more bankruptcies?

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Mar 10, 2020 | Chapter 13, Chapter 7

Medical bills are already a debilitating burden for many Americans. An estimated two-thirds of all bankruptcies are due to medical reasons – either high costs for care or work time missed – according to CNBC. What’s more, every year more than half a million families...

An introduction to involuntary bankruptcy proceedings

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Sep 6, 2019 | Chapter 7

Most bankruptcy proceedings in the Chattanooga area are started by a person or corporation who is struggling with a heavy debt load and an insufficient cash flow. On occasion, a bankruptcy proceeding is started by one or more creditors of the debtor who fear they will...

Can Chapter 7 help if you have auto loan delinquencies?

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Aug 16, 2019 | Chapter 7

Whether you are buying your first car or upgrading to a new model, it may come as a surprise that these days a new car can cost, on average, over $37,000. With car prices continually increasing, many people in Tennessee are taking out auto loans to pay for their new...

Does a debtor have to sell everything to file Chapter 7?

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Jul 18, 2019 | Chapter 7

Getting out from under debt can be a long and difficult process. No matter what path a person chooses to achieve debt relief, they may first wish to consult with a bankruptcy attorney to better understand the bankruptcy process. Some Tennessee residents may have...

Not everyone can file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

On behalf of Mark T. Young & Associates | Apr 25, 2019 | Chapter 7

Bankruptcy is a serious legal process that requires individuals to meet significant mandated tasks in order to eventually reach debt discharge. Those who file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy must agree to sell off some of their assets through liquidation in order to acquire...

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