Blog
Ford City Borough Considers Bankruptcy
At Ford City’s council meeting this month, local residents and council members voiced their concerns about the borough’s economic future, which doesn’t appear promising. The borough has been struggling financially for some time. Since the Department of Environmental Protection fined the borough for problems with its plans for a new water plant and the Greater […]
October 6, 2014 Posted in Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Tagged city bankruptcy, Ford City bankruptcy, Municipal Financial Recovery Act Leave a comment
Pittsburgh Area Bankruptcies Drop in Second Quarter
According to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Pittsburgh has experienced a decrease in the number of bankruptcy filings by local businesses this year. The Pittsburgh Business Times reports that data from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts showed a significant drop in bankruptcy filings by Pittsburgh-area businesses — only 55 were recorded […]
October 6, 2014 Posted in Bankruptcy, Chapter 13, Debt Tagged bankruptcy filings in Pittsburgh, business bankruptcy, chapter 13 Leave a comment
Starting Off Right with Budgeting Tips
In our consumer-driven society, young people are pressured into spending their hard-earned money, but most are not encouraged to save money. Credit card companies routinely bombard them with new ways to finance a made-for-television lifestyle. You can prepare your children for a better future by helping them develop good financial habits at home. Start with […]
November 26, 2013 Posted in Financial Literacy Tagged budgeting tips, Pennsylvania debt relief attorneys Leave a comment
Things to Consider Before Filing Bankruptcy
Thousands of people file bankruptcy in Pennsylvania for various reasons. Some file to save their home in the face of foreclosure. Others may file because they lost their jobs and the debts just keep accruing. The circumstances leading up to bankruptcy are never simple, and the decisions you make before you file may become defining […]
November 22, 2013 Posted in Bankruptcy Tagged chapter 13, chapter 7, Pennsylvania bankruptcy attorney, Pennsylvania debt relief attorneys Leave a comment
How are Taxes Treated when You File for bankruptcy?
Many individuals accumulate income tax debt and find that it is difficult to pay off the balance that is owed. Nothing is more uncomfortable than owing the IRS money. Thankfully, some taxes can be eliminated or reduced during a bankruptcy case. Taxes are treated differently based upon the chapter under which a bankruptcy case is […]
November 8, 2013 Posted in Bankruptcy Tagged taxes in bankruptcy Leave a comment
Preserving your Property in Bankruptcy through Redemption and Reaffirmation
Bankruptcy offers a sound solution to people who want to get rid of an overwhelming amount of debt. When you file for bankruptcy relief, your debts are divided into two categories: secured and unsecured. A secured debt is one for which the item itself, such as a residence, automobile, furniture, or other possession, functions as […]
November 5, 2013 Posted in Bankruptcy Tagged bankruptcy reaffirmation, bankruptcy redemption Leave a comment
Good Days May be Ahead for Pennsylvania’s Economy
Recent news reports indicate that the economy in Pennsylvania is showing slight signs of improvement. According to the state’s Department of Labor (DOL), Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.5 percent in May. In addition, the DOL calculated an additional 24,000 new jobs to the state, the highest increase in month since 1983. Furthermore, DOL data […]
October 4, 2013 Posted in Debt Tagged financial literacy, financial recovery, Pennsylvania's economy Leave a comment
Why You Need a Lawyer for Debt Negotiation
If you have regular income but can no longer afford to make the minimum payments on your unsecured debt — credit card bills, medical bills, apartment leases, cell phone bills, utilities — your debt may be a good candidate for negotiation. Creditors may agree to accept less than the full amount of your debt under […]
October 1, 2013 Posted in Debt Tagged debt negotiation lawyer, debt relief Leave a comment
Filing for Bankruptcy can Immediately Relieve Creditor Collections
Among the many benefits that come with filing for bankruptcy is stopping creditor collections. Once you file your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition a special court injunction—known as the automatic stay — halts creditors from coercing you to pay on your debt. With few exceptions, most any creditor that you name on your […]
September 27, 2013 Posted in Bankruptcy Tagged bankruptcy attorney, creditor collections, debt relief, file for bankruptcy Leave a comment
What You Can Expect at the Bankruptcy Creditor’s Meeting
Not long after you file your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition, the court will appoint a trustee who will oversee the management of your case. In addition to reviewing your petition and various schedules you file, the trustee gathers information about your financial state. This includes presiding over a section 341 hearing — […]
September 24, 2013 Posted in Bankruptcy Tagged bankruptcy attorney, bankruptcy creditor's meeting, filing for bankruptcy Leave a comment
