Live Longer—Boost Your Credit Score!

The single biggest predictor of how long you will live is your credit score. This is not a joke. Insurance companies were the original pioneers of

November 16, 2018

Time Shares and Bankruptcy

Consider this a public service announcement: Do not buy a timeshare. In bankruptcy, we run across dozens of people every year who bought a

September 25, 2018

Bankruptcy and Student Loans

It is hard to get a discharge of student loans in bankruptcy. Most attorneys think it can’t be done. That’s because the standard is high, and

July 16, 2018

How To Use Bankruptcy To Save Your Home

It is a myth that filing for bankruptcy usually causes the loss of your home. Most of the time, a bankruptcy has no effect on

March 19, 2018

A New Year’s Resolution: Getting Out of Debt

Is bankruptcy the right choice to improve your finances? It’s the beginning of a new year. Many people have made resolutions to get fit, find

January 16, 2018

Chapter 7 Versus Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

All bankruptcies are not the same. The main difference between a Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy is that one is a “liquidation” bankruptcy (Ch.

September 18, 2017

Bankruptcy Guilt: Why You Should NOT Be Ashamed

The guilt associated with bankruptcy often begins with the negative feelings that come with the word. When filing bankruptcy is your best or only option,

December 5, 2016

Are You Flooded and May Miss Your Mortgage Payment?

You may have water damage to your home or business. If mortgage payments will be missed, please take steps to reach out to your lender.

August 17, 2016

Gouner Bankruptcy Clients

If you are presently in a bankruptcy with us, please call our office before you finalize the resolution of any claims with your insurer. As

August 17, 2016

Bankruptcy Season

It is tax refund season and bankruptcy season. This is the time of the year when bills are coming due from Christmas and decisions have

February 10, 2016

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