Category: Bankruptcy And Your Home

Learn from Financial News Anyone Can Fail, Get a Fresh Start

When We Learn Anyone Can Fail, We Put Things in Perspective

The news is full of stories about recent bank failures and bailouts. We hear about FDIC coverage securing our deposits up to $250,000, but meanwhile, the people who face the loss of a bank failure are the investors. The take-home point is that someone Read full article  read more

Houston Judge Strips Alex Jones of Bankruptcy Protection

$1.5 Billion Judgement Regarding Sandy Hook Families – Ended a Stay Preventing Families from Proceeding in Litigation

Alex Jones is a radio host sued and found liable for defamation damages regarding Jones, the host of the “Infowars” brand and publication to pay $965 Read full article  read more

Bankruptcy Because of COVID 19 Shutdowns in Chicago

Bankruptcy Because of COVID 19 Shutdowns in Chicago: People Get a Fresh Start and Relief from Debts

More than two years after “flattening the curve” the COVID shutdowns still impact Read full article  read more

Chicago Bankruptcy Question & Answer Podcast with Attorney Joseph Wrobel, April 2022

Chicago Bankruptcy Question & Answer Podcast with Attorney Joseph Wrobel, April 2022

Chicago bankruptcy and consumer credit attorney Joseph Wrobel shares news and updates on bankruptcy law as well as business and consumer financial matters. It has been documented that financial troubles can cause all sorts of ailments, the most common Read full article  read more

Avoiding Mistakes of The Past, Learning from History

Avoiding the Mistakes of the 1980s During the Cold War with Russia, The Soviet Union

Learning from history, we should be avoiding the mistakes of the past, like the 1980s, when people seemed to stop saving and started overspending. If we don’t make smart financial choices when times are good, we are going to have money trouble when Read full article  read more

Life is Short. Get the Bankruptcy. Start Fresh.

Life is Short and Bankruptcy Laws Are Designed to Bail People Out from Bad Times

Keep control over your life and finances by making the decisions that are best for you now, and in the future. Don’t let anyone or anything get in your way. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy laws are designed to help people out when they have financial Read full article  read more

Chicago Bankruptcy Question & Answer Podcast with Attorney Joseph Wrobel, September 2021

Chicago Bankruptcy Question & Answer Podcast with Attorney Joseph Wrobel, September 2021

Chicago bankruptcy and consumer credit attorney Joseph Wrobel shares news and updates in bankruptcy law as well as business and consumer financial matters. It has been documented that financial troubles can cause all sorts of ailments, the most common Read full article  read more

Economic Impact of COVID-19: Bouncing Back

Evolving Perspective on the Economic Impact of COVID-19

As the health concerns about the Coronavirus outbreak spread, the economic impact of shutdowns and stay-at-home orders Read full article  read more

Chicago Bankruptcy Questions and Answer Podcast with Attorney Joseph Wrobel, November 2020

Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Joseph Wrobel Answers Real Questions About Bankruptcy

Chicago bankruptcy and consumer credit attorney Joseph Wrobel answers real frequently asked questions about bankruptcy and how it can affect their life and finances in this edition of the monthly bankruptcy FAQ podcast series.

Real Questions Asked and Answered in this Bankruptcy Podcast:

  • Can a tenant use bankruptcy to avoid eviction?
  • Can I stop a wage garnishment if I have no income?
  • How can I protect myself from foreclosure with bankruptcy?
  • How can I keep my car if I must file for bankruptcy?
  • When can I purchase a home after Chapter 13?
  • How much do you have to pay in bankruptcy?

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Coronavirus Layoffs: Creditors and Repayment Options

Coronavirus Layoffs, Creditors, and Repayment Options

COVID-19 led to business closures and shutdowns and people are still struggling with Coronavirus layoffs. While many employers took advantage of COVID-related loans and relief options, the limitations Read full article  read more