By Jeff Field | Published March 16, 2026 | Posted in Bankruptcy | Tagged Tags: bankruptcy, creditor, debt | Leave a comment
How Merchant Cash Advance Transactions Are Treated in Business Bankruptcies
Running a small business is tough. Even very successful operations have times where revenue is not sufficient to meet financial obligations. Though the terms can be onerous, it is not surprising that many retailers and other companies turn to merchant cash advances when they need a quick monetary infusion. In these arrangements, the business receives Read More
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Nontraditional Households Can Complicate Chapter 13 Analyses
Old television shows and films often portrayed American homes as consisting only of parents and their minor children. In truth, there have always been households that included grandparents, aunts, uncles, stepchildren and others who were not part of the traditional nuclear family. Now, more attention is given to the “modern family” that has countless variants. Read More
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Georgia Chapter 7 Means Test Amounts Updated for 2026
If you’re unable to meet your debt obligations, reaching out to a bankruptcy lawyer might start you on the path back to financial freedom. Many people in Georgia and across the United States opt for a Chapter 7 proceeding, which allows filers to discharge their nonexempt debts. This is a powerful solution, but is not Read More
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Tackling Debt Challenges Can Lead to Improved Health
Serious debt problems don’t just harm one’s financial status. More than 70 percent of Americans experience stress over money issues according to the American Psychological Association, and if you’re facing harassing calls from creditors, the pressure can seem relentless. Fortunately, bankruptcy offers a legal and lasting solution to many people struggling with burdensome debt. There Read More
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Can You Keep Rent-to-Own Furniture in a Bankruptcy?
People in a tight financial situation often patronize rent-to-own businesses when they need something for their home but cannot afford paying the entire price upfront. Whether someone is looking for furniture, a major appliance or something else, they might be willing to pay high interest rates in order to complete their purchase over an extended Read More
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Bankruptcy and SBA Loans
Many budding entrepreneurs require some assistance corralling the capital needed to get a new venture off the ground. No matter how promising the concept, financial institutions are often wary about lending funds based on projected commercial revenues. Frequently, a loan backed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) is the answer. These loans, partially backed by Read More
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Change to Income-Driven Student Loan Repayment Plans Could Lead to Increase in Bankruptcies
Student loan debt has been one of the main drivers of personal bankruptcies for decades. One reason for this is the federal law that prohibits the discharge of these obligations in Chapter 7 bankruptcy unless the filer can show that repayment would pose an undue hardship on them. Various programs have been developed to address Read More
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Bipartisan Senate Plan Would Raise Chapter 13 Debt Limit
Inflation, high real estate costs and other factors can increase the amount of debt that someone carries, even if they are earning a steady income. When someone in this position requires assistance to stop creditor harassment, a Chapter 13 repayment plan is often the best solution. Under this program, a debtor is protected against collection Read More
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Crowdfunding Campaign Proceeds Might be Liquidated in a Bankruptcy Proceeding
During medical crises and other periods of intense financial hardship, many families now turn to crowdfunding campaigns. Using popular websites such as GoFundMe and GiveSendGo, loved ones, friends and even strangers can contribute in order to help relieve someone’s debt burden. Of course, these efforts often fail to provide the full amount needed to pay Read More
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Book Analyzes Data on Bankruptcy Filing Demographics and Causes Over the Last Decade
One of the biggest misconceptions people have when they’re considering filing for bankruptcy is that they’re all alone. Most of us are reluctant to discuss financial problems, even with friends and family members who are very close to us. A new book by three professors analyzes information regarding bankruptcy filings over more than a decade Read More
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