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The Truth About 5 Bankruptcy Myths

Most Americans don’t know much about bankruptcy – they’re limited to the knowledge they get from news stories and online gossip columns. Bankruptcy is much more common that most people realize, with over a million people filing for bankruptcy every year.

Generally, people assume that bankruptcy is meant for someone who can’t control their credit card spending. In reality, bankruptcy provides financial protection for much more than just credit card debt.

To help shed some light on bankruptcy and how it can help honest, hard working families, we’re sharing the truth about the five most common bankruptcy myths. As always, if you have any other questions, please call us for a free debt consultation – we’ll take as much time as you need to fully explain how bankruptcy works. (more…)

By |2019-12-26T10:15:29-06:00December 26th, 2019|Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Myths|

The Top 16 Myths About Bankruptcy

bankruptcy mythsSo – all those awful things you’ve always heard about bankruptcy… Did you know that almost all of it is completely untrue? Some of it is rumor, some of it is urban myth, and a lot of the stories are perpetuate by creditors who want you to be scared of bankruptcy.

Check out these top 16 myths about bankruptcy. Since it’s a long post, we’ve listed the myths and linked each one to its explanation.


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By |2013-08-20T10:00:23-05:00August 20th, 2013|Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Myths|

Fact or Fiction? If I file for bankruptcy in Texas, everyone will know.

Many people won’t even consider filing for bankruptcy because they fear that everyone they know will find out. It’s a valid concern, too. No one wants the whole world to know his or her private affairs.

That’s where we have good news. If you file for bankruptcy in Texas, the whole world won’t automatically know. (more…)

Busting the Myth That Bankruptcy Will Hurt Your Credit for 10 Years

If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, you might want to know if what you hear is true: “I understand that filing for bankruptcy will hurt my credit for 10 years. Is it true?” For those with bad credit, the short answer is no.

“How can that be?” you might ask.

If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy or have sought out the advice of a bankruptcy attorney, your credit is most likely already down the drain. You’re in debt up to your ears and have several black marks on your credit report. If this is the case, then there’s no credit for a bankruptcy filing to hurt for the immediate future.

Plus, what really hurts your credit? Not paying your debts.

“But a bankruptcy filing stays on a credit report for up to 10 years.”

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By |2012-01-30T11:00:25-06:00January 30th, 2012|Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Myths|
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