by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Dec 12, 2011 | Life After Bankruptcy
Here’s a link to a worthwhile article by Jennifer Waters on a very common (and very important) question that our clients often ask: What can I do to help my credit rating after filing a bankruptcy?To discuss your credit repair and rebuilding options with one of...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Dec 5, 2011 | Bankruptcy Means Test, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Life After Bankruptcy, Small Business Bankruptcy, Stop Collections, Student Loans
Thousands of Milwaukee residents file for bankruptcy each year. A good number believe they can’t afford a lawyer but are intimidated by the idea of trying find their way through a legal system they don’t understand.These citizens have critical questions...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Nov 23, 2011 | Life After Bankruptcy
Self-service checkouts have fallen out of favor with both customers and grocers, according to a new study.A new study by the Food Marketing Institute shows that people overwhelmingly feel more satisfied with their supermarket when they have a cashier.In fact,...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Nov 4, 2011 | Life After Bankruptcy
It has been reported that Darden Restaurants that own Olive Garden, Red Lobster and other chains are cutting prices and offering specials to attract customers. As a sign the of the times, this restaurant chain is putting its prices on a diet. Restaurants simply have...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Nov 1, 2011 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Life After Bankruptcy, Student Loans
USA Today recently published an article explaining that Americans’ student loan debt, which totals approximately $850 billion, now exceeds outstanding credit card debt in the U.S., which totals approximately $828 billion. Perhaps a more interesting element of...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Oct 12, 2011 | Bankruptcy Means Test, Debt Settlement, Life After Bankruptcy
When it comes to creditworthiness, it’s hard to top the consumers of Wisconsin.Four Wisconsin cities – including Wausau at No. 1 – are among the 10 communities in the nation with the highest average credit scores, a new survey shows.Wausau residents...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Sep 12, 2011 | Bankruptcy Means Test, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Life After Bankruptcy
The last blog post chronicled how foreclosure were up in the Milwaukee area last month. Well, on the bright side, according to an on www.Biztimes.com, it seems that home sales were up as well. If you need help getting caught up on your mortgage, we can help!...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Aug 9, 2011 | Chapter 128, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Life After Bankruptcy, Small Business Bankruptcy
One important thing to do when you are speaking with a debt collector is to take detailed notes. The more detail that you can provide about the conversations with collectors, the more credibility you will have if you are involved in a lawsuit against the collector....
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Aug 8, 2011 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Life After Bankruptcy
Wrong. Can you buy one now? Probably not. Bankruptcy will give you the ability to save for a down payment. Also, you will have the income to qualify for a mortgage, something you can’t do now because your debts take up all of your disposable income. Most people...
by [email protected] | Jul 26, 2011 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, Life After Bankruptcy, Small Business Bankruptcy
Bankruptcies ease in U.S., state e-mail print By Paul Gores of the Journal Sentinel July 25, 2011 |(1) Comments Bankruptcy filings in Wisconsin and the nation are running behind last year’s pace, but attorneys say it’s too soon to know whether the wave of...