After Bankruptcy

What Happens to Mortgages in Bankruptcy

A major concern for most homeowners who are contemplating bankruptcy is how bankruptcy will affect their mortgage. The good news is that your mortga...

How Long will Bankruptcy Affect Credit Reports and Scores?

If you've filed for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for up to ten years. How the bankruptcy will i...

How Do Credit Inquiries Impact Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy?

A credit inquiry is a notation on your credit report that someone requested or viewed your report. Too many credit inquiries on your credit report wil...

Will Rapid Credit Rescoring Help After Bankruptcy?

Your credit score plays a major role in deciding your financial future. Any time you apply for a loan, whether it’s a personal loan, a car loan, or ...

Will I Need to Pay Off A Lien If I Filed For Bankruptcy?

How To Get A Credit Card After Bankruptcy

After you’ve gone through a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it will be harder for you to get a credit card, at least right away. But there are a...

Will My Leases And Contracts Be Discharged After Bankruptcy?

Can I Modify Alimony During Bankruptcy?

There are certain financial obligations that are relatively untouched by the act of filing for bankruptcy and alimony is one of those financial obli...

Understanding Bankruptcy and Alimony

Bankruptcy is a legal process in which certain debts that you have incurred are discharged or reduced in order to help you continue to make payments...

Getting a Mortgage After Bankruptcy

Getting a mortgage after bankruptcy can be challenging. But if you work hard to get control of your finances and improve your credit history, and be s...

How Does Bankruptcy Affect Child Support Debt?

Getting a Secured Credit Card After Bankruptcy

If you've filed for bankruptcy, getting a new credit card will be difficult. One way to solve the credit card dilemma is to get a secured credit card....

Credit Cards: Bankruptcy and Unsecured Debt Discharge

Life After Bankruptcy: Checklist for a Fresh Start

One purpose of bankruptcy is to provide debtors with a fresh start. If you’ve just gotten a Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge, make the most of your fr...

Avoid Credit Card Scams and Traps After Bankruptcy

Once your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is over, it's time to get your finances in order and begin rebuilding your credit. A big part of financia...