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...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Mar 24, 2020 | Bankruptcy
A person who is facing financial difficulties because of the downturn of the economy might realize that they just can’t get ahead on their bills. Struggling to pay every bill can make life miserable. Fortunately, the laws of this country do provide an outlet for...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Mar 12, 2020 | Bankruptcy
You want to get married to your long-term girlfriend, but you have a problem. You’re swamped with debt, and you don’t want your life together to start out with thousands of dollars you can’t afford to pay back. One option you may want to look into is Chapter 7...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Feb 20, 2020 | Bankruptcy
On the advice of your parents, you went to a university that was out of state. You took on as many credit hours as you could to get out of school early, but that meant you couldn’t work. Over the course of the three years it took you to get your degree, you didn’t...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Feb 10, 2020 | Bankruptcy
Divorce isn’t easy on your finances. If you were already barely making ends meet as a couple, it’s hard to see how you can manage to support yourself on only one income. It could be even worse if you’re likely to have to pay child support once your divorce is...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Dec 23, 2019 | Bankruptcy
Restoring your credit after filing for bankruptcy can be tougher than starting from scratch as you work to show lenders and credit card companies that you will pay off your debts after past difficulties. However, it’s possible to make progress quickly, even if your...
On behalf of Magee, Goldstein, Lasky and Sayers PC | Nov 26, 2019 | Bankruptcy
Health care can cost a fortune in the United States. While receiving medical treatment can be beneficial for one’s personal health, it can also damage their financial health. According to a recent report, 1 in 5 Americans struggle to pay off their medical debt....
