by John Skiba, Esq. | Mar 26, 2015 | Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy A to Z, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Newsletter, Podcasts
In the world of bankruptcy lawyers Dave Ramsey is somewhat of a controversial figure. If you don’t know who Dave Ramsey is, he is an author and national radio talk show host who helps people get out of debt through his The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition:...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Mar 24, 2015 | Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits, Newsletter, Podcasts
When it comes to banks, brand loyalty is a real thing. I am always somewhat surprised when meeting with clients who are preparing to file for bankruptcy and they express such remorse at filing bankruptcy on a certain credit card account because “they have always...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Mar 19, 2015 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Collection Lawsuits, Newsletter, Podcasts
So much of the stress associated with serious debt problems comes from the uncertainty of the whole process. Often creditors will not take any action for months and even years. This can even lull you into a false sense of security that you are finally through the...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Mar 17, 2015 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits, FDCPA Claims, Newsletter, Podcasts
Almost without exception when I post an article dealing with debt collection or bankruptcy on the Facebook Page for the Consumer Warrior Project someone will leave a comment like “pay your bills, then you won’t have any problems!” or “life...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Mar 11, 2015 | Garnishment, Newsletter, Podcasts, Wage Garnishment
One of the most misunderstood aspects of the debt collection process is knowing when a creditor can garnish your wages. Most families in the United States live paycheck to paycheck – meaning that an interruption in pay via a wage garnishment can create total...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Mar 10, 2015 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Newsletter, Podcasts
At times it can be difficult for people to even say the word “bankruptcy” let alone take a rational approach in determining whether or not it is a good option for their debt situation. If anything families wait far too long before making the decision to...
