On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Sep 22, 2020 | Bankruptcy
Most Virginia consumers use credit cards, but some rely on them heavily, ultimately finding themselves with unmanageable balances. A few missed payments, a habit of only making minimum payments each month and accumulating interest can result in problematic credit card...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Sep 11, 2020 | Bankruptcy
If you are struggling to pay your bills, whether due to a job loss, medical emergency or other reason, one of the first things you might fall behind on is your mortgage payment. Your mortgage probably is the single largest bill you pay each month. Without the funds to...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Aug 30, 2020 | Bankruptcy
If your finances are in shambles and you’ve tried everything to dig your way out of trouble, it may be time to learn more about Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It’s a last resort for many individuals, but once you learn more you may come to find that it’s just what you need....
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Jul 10, 2020 | Bankruptcy
Debt is a bear. For many Americans, these financial struggles are not uncommon. Unemployment, divorce, medical issues, reckless spending, or business struggles, among other unique situations, can lead to crippling debt that, if left unattended, can turn life upside...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Jul 1, 2020 | Bankruptcy
It seems as if all is lost. The collection calls and notices keep coming, and it may seem impossible to keep up financially. To make matters worse, the mortgage lender has gotten involved and is threatening foreclosure. Rather than struggling and sinking even deeper...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Jun 16, 2020 | Bankruptcy
There are times when cash flow becomes a problem for almost every Virginia business. Paying overhead expenses, meeting payroll, managing debt and maintaining appropriate inventory can be a challenge. While these may present challenges, they are necessary if the...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | May 19, 2020 | Bankruptcy
For many Virginia families, debt is a fact of life. Individuals use loans to purchase homes, buy cars, purchase a new school wardrobe and obtain needed medical treatment. When everything is going well, some debt can be a good thing, but when something happens and the...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Apr 30, 2020 | Bankruptcy
If your phone rings one more time today, you may have to shut it off completely. Every time you watch a TV show, place your own call or try to listen to music, another call rings through. You know you’re behind on a few bills, but there’s nothing you can do about it....
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Apr 10, 2020 | Bankruptcy
Many people who could benefit from a bankruptcy filing shy away because of concerns about the impact on their credit report and credit score. While it’s true that bankruptcy will ding your score and remain on your credit report for a minimum of seven years, you have...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Apr 6, 2020 | Bankruptcy
Credit card debt is very common in the United States and has even really become something that people just expect to have. They don’t think twice about paying for everything on credit and then getting the statement at the end of the month. Done correctly, this can...
