The usual reason to file bankruptcy is to receive a “discharge” of one’s debts. In this article, I’ll explain what a bankruptcy discharge is, the types of debt usually discharged, debts that are not discharged, and the potential ways in which a debtor could lose the discharge. The basics of a bankruptcy discharge The bankruptcy […]
Bankruptcy Student Loan Relief on the horizon?
August 3, 2021 by
A proposed bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate would allow student loan borrowers to discharge the debt through bankruptcy. A bill called the “Fresh Start Through Bankruptcy Act” would amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit a discharge of student loans under certain conditions. A discharge is a legal term in Bankruptcy that basically means that […]
Can my home be sold through foreclosure during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?
April 16, 2020 by
Is my home protected from foreclosure? Congress’ passage of the CARES Act goes very far in protecting Nebraska homeowners from possibly losing their home. As mentioned previously on an article about requesting a mortgage forbearance, your protection is based on whether your mortgage is federally backed. Refer to that article to determine whether your mortgage […]
How to Receive your Coronavirus (COVID-19) Stimulus Check
April 13, 2020 by
Congress recently passed an economic stimulus package to help Americans get through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Known as the Economic Impact Payment, the stimulus provides a certain amount to each American and their dependents. Who is eligible for the Stimulus Check? All U.S. Citizens and resident aliens who: have a valid social security number; could […]