by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | May 31, 2015 | Debt Management
People tend to panic when a debt collector comes calling. Especially because debt collectors tend to use scare tactics in effort to get people to comply with their demands. However, even though debt can make you feel pretty powerless, you actually do have some...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | May 28, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
It’s always interesting to find out that high-profile and seemingly successful individuals actually have debt problems. This is especially true when the individual is Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. Last month, The Daily Beast reported that Gov. Walker is currently...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | May 26, 2015 | Medical Debt
The purpose of the Affordable Care Act was to make health care more affordable for Americans. In some ways it has been successful. However, studies that were released recently suggest that many people are still struggling with medical debt even with health care...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | May 20, 2015 | Debt Management
Student loan debt is a major problem facing millions of Americans, and debt settlement companies know that. That’s why they are all over the internet spamming young people about so-called student loan forgiveness programs.One of their favorite tricks is...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | May 18, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
No one likes being in debt, and that’s why people will do just about anything to get out of it. But as a recent article from Time.com pointed out, there are some plans for getting out of debt that do more harm than good.Here are three unwise strategies for...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | May 14, 2015 | Debt Management
If you are one of the many Americans who couldn’t pay their income taxes in April you might be wondering if bankruptcy is an option for solving your tax debt problem.Typically, tax debt is not dischargeable in bankruptcy, but it is possible to eliminate your tax...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | May 12, 2015 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is also known as “liquidation” bankruptcy because the filer’s assets are liquidated, or sold, in order to pay off as many debts as possible. However, it’s important to point out that not all assets are liquidated as the...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | May 7, 2015 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Welcome back. In our last post we began discussing a concern that many people have before filing for bankruptcy: how it will affect their credit score.As we explained, it is smart to be worried about how bankruptcy will affect your credit score, but the good news is...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | May 5, 2015 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
How long will it take to repair my credit score after filing for bankruptcy? That is a question that we are asked a lot, and we are pleased to answer that it takes less time that you probably think. We are also pleased to report that you also have a lot more control...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | May 3, 2015 | Credit Card Debt
Many people in Wisconsin have significant credit card debt. Living with credit card debt can take a big toll on your life, including your emotional and mental well-being. A new study found that credit card debt may impact your life much more than you realize. The...