Restoring your Credit Score after Bankruptcy

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Bankruptcy often does affect your credit score, but let’s face it if you owe debt, it was probably low to begin with. Filing for bankruptcy does provide relief and a fresh start, but it it important to remember it is just a tool to get you that fresh start. That is why at Tomes Law … Continued

Money Savings Tips: Embrace the Power of Automatic Transfers

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Are you looking to boost your savings and achieve your financial goals? One simple and effective way to save money is by setting up automatic transfers from your checking account to a designated savings account. Here’s our Monday Savings Tip: Schedule a recurring transfer to automatically move a portion of your income into your savings … Continued

Swarming in credit card bills – Don’t dismiss a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Struggling with overwhelming credit card bills can be a challenging and stressful situation. Fortunately, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in New Jersey offers individuals a chance to regain financial control. Let’s talk about how our Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorneys were able to help Emily find relief with this option. Emily, like many others, faced a … Continued

Start Small: The Power of Daily Savings to Financial Freedom

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In today’s fast-paced world, saving money may seem like a daunting task. However, adopting a simple and effective savings strategy can make a significant difference over time. One key tip to kickstart your savings journey is to start small. Even if you have eliminated your past debt with bankruptcy, stay on track for the future. … Continued

Why Financial Literacy is so Important

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Financial literacy is having an adequate level of knowledge about personal finance (such as saving, budgeting, credit management, investing, taxes, insurance and more) so that you can make informed and effective decisions with your money. Being financially literate means that you have a grasp of the fundamentals of smart spending and saving decisions and that … Continued

How to Fix a Mistake on Your Credit Report

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A Consumer Reports study found that many consumer credit reports contain inaccuracies. This can lead to problems with loans and higher interest rates. If you find a problem with yours, what should you do? First, file a dispute with each credit bureau Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. Go straight to the credit bureau, not to your … Continued

3 Things You Can Do to Snag a Lower Mortgage Rate:

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Mortgage rates are sitting near historic lows, which means if you sign up for a home loan today, you might spend less money on interest than you normally would. Here’s how to lock in as low a rate as possible on a home loan. Have a high credit score -Your credit score speaks to how reliable … Continued

How will I know when I need to file bankruptcy?

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You will know it is time to file bankruptcy when you are overwhelmed by debt and unable to reduce your debts at a reasonable pace. You may have lawsuits filed against you, and garnishments against your wages, tax refunds, and even bank accounts. Your assets may be threatened with seizure. You may have a lien … Continued

Will bankruptcy give me a sigh of relief?

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As soon as you file for bankruptcy, you will breathe a sigh of relief. Why? Creditors will stop calling you. The mailbox will not be overflowing with collection notices. Wage garnishments will stop, giving you more money in your paycheck. Bank levies will be released allowing access to your accounts. But what about my Credit … Continued