Thankful

Be Thankful Poet Unknown Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your… Continue reading Thankful

Utah Bankruptcy Property Exemptions

The U.S Bankruptcy Code provides numerous exemptions that allow people filing bankruptcy to shield and keep the property they own. But some states do not use the federal law to protect property in bankruptcy they use the law of the state where the case if filed.  These laws are called exemption laws. 

When bankruptcy is not good

When you are trying to decide when bankruptcy is not good – it can really help to find a reputable attorney who wants to help you explore your options.  At the Utah Bankruptcy Guy our Attorney Douglas Barret has 20+ years of experience dealing with these issues.

Which Bankruptcy is Reorganization

One of the great benefits of this kind of bankruptcy is reorganization which can help you avoid losing your home to a foreclosure especially if you are behind on your mortgage payments.  You can come up with an affordable repayment plan to keep your home even if your lender is unwilling to work with you. 

What are the benefits to filing bankruptcy

If you’ve ever considered filing bankruptcy, you’ve probably wondered, “What are the benefits to filing bankruptcy?”. This is an important question to ask, and one we are happy to answer. The benefits can be divided up into six different sections.

Did A Lot of People File Bankruptcy Last Year?

In the year 2020, 544,463 people filed bankruptcy in the United States. That number may seem enormous,  but in reality, Bankruptcy filings in 2020 were the lowest they have been in thirty-five years. This may seem counterintuitive for the type of year 2020 was, but it makes sense when you think more about the government assistance that a lot of people received last year.

Will filing bankruptcy affect my immigration status

So good news, filing bankruptcy will not affect immigration status, green card or the ability to apply for US Citizenship. The only way it could possibly affect these processes, is if it is found later that you had lied in your bankruptcy case under oath, or left out information in the bankruptcy petition,

Bankruptcy and Benjamin Franklin

We can learn a lot from Franklin’s perspective. Unhealthy spending habits, lack of discipline and debt can be very cancerous to our lives. So what else has he said on this topic? A well-known quote of his is as follows: “For age and want, save while you may. No morning sun lasts the whole day.”

Money Talks

Relationship money talks about finances should be happening often in serious relationships. They are especially important when you and your significant other are talking about joining your future together in a marriage. When you get married, your spouse’s financial situation can really affect you.