Tag Archives: bankruptcy filing
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Over the last few years, I have read of several cases of bankruptcy related identity theft. As if the Internet wasn’t enough, smartphones, tablets and laptops make stealing a person’s identity easier than ever. Below are some common forms of bankruptcy related identity theft: Filing for bankruptcy under the name and/or Social Security number of… Read More »
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How will bankruptcy impact my credit? This is usually the first question asked by potential clients when meeting with them. Most often since these individuals have made an appointment to discuss their options and are thinking about bankruptcy, their credit is already pretty damaged. A bankruptcy filing is reflected on your credit report almost immediately… Read More »
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently reported that, in 2011, the state of Georgia suffered the fourth highest rate of foreclosures in the U.S. Of course, not every default on mortgage payments results in a foreclosure notice and not every foreclosure notice results in an actual foreclosure of the home. Some homeowners have been able to prevent… Read More »