About 2 weeks ago, I wrote about a list of resources for people struggling to pay their bills, or anticipating that trouble. Things are moving quickly, and Lenders and the US Government have been acting fast. Now, here is an updated list of resources for
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Small Businesses- If Coronavirus hit You Hard, Relief is Here!
With the COVID-19 Virus spreading, and Stay at Home Orders in place in Illinois and most other states, Small Businesses are reeling. On March 27, 2020, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act. This Act is here to help
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EMERGENCY RESOURCES FOR CORONAVIRUS-RELATED FINANCIAL RELIEF
CORONOVIRUS, PERSONAL FINANCE, AND THE COURTS -MARCH 15, 2020
This is not the usual Blog. And these are not usual times. That’s an understatement! As an attorney who deals with people in financial emergencies every day, I am going to give an update on what is happening here, with my Bankruptcy firm, on the
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Bankruptcy Success Stories- The Family Business
When people think of seeing a Bankruptcy Attorney, they think of failure. Failure to manage money, failure of a business, failure because they can’t pay their mortgage or medical bills. In reality, Bankruptcy can be a success story. Here’s one real-life family’s Bankruptcy Success Story:
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Workers Compensation Settlements and Bankruptcy- UPDATE
If you live in Illinois and get hurt while working, you have the right to make a claim for those injuries through the Workers Compensation system. If you go through the process, many times, your claim will be enough to pay your medical bills, plus
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Real ID is for Real- Get One ASAP- Because you’ll need it- to Fly AND to Get into Federal Courthouses!
Way back in 2008, the States were supposed to start implementing the Real ID Act. This requires a special, upgraded, and supposedly more secure ID, to be more uniform across the US. Almost 12 years later, after the government granted states many delays, the Real
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How To Recover From Bankruptcy Filing- Rebuild Your Credit!
Almost everyone I talk to, when considering filing for Bankruptcy Protection, asks “How will this affect my Credit?” What they really want to know is, will they be able to get credit in the future? The answer is that Bankruptcy temporarily causes your credit score
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We Help Our Clients with a Free Credit Review after Bankruptcy
The purpose of filing for Bankruptcy Protection is to eliminate certain debts. Once you’ve filed your petition, completed the 2nd counseling course, and attended your Meeting of Creditors, you should receive a Discharge Order, which is the official document signaling that debts such as credit
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Payday Loans, Indian Reservations, and the Story of Scott Tucker
Why Payday Loans? You’re out of money for the week, your car breaks down, and you’ve maxed out on credit, and tapped out for loans from friends or family. What do you do? You just need money until your next paycheck. All too often millions
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