Filing for bankruptcy is a valuable way to finding long-term debt relief for either an individual or a business. If you’re struggling with your finances and find it difficult to meet debt payments each month, you may benefit greatly from filing a bankruptcy petition.
Taking positive steps to work through a bankruptcy case can secure a financial future and stabilize your life in many ways. Behm Law Group, Ltd. can provide the support, guidance, and legal protection you need to build a strong case for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Windom, MN and get the results you need for long-term financial wellness.
The two most common types of bankruptcy for individuals are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 is also the most common type for businesses of all sizes. This chapter works to liquidate your non-exempt assets (properties and accounts) in exchange for the discharge of the majority of your debts.
Chapter 13, on the other hand, reorganizes your debts into a repayment plan customized to your income. This repayment plan lasts three to five years, and it may discharge a large percentage of your unsecured debts (i.e. credit card debt and medical bills).
If you do plan to file for bankruptcy, you’ ll not be alone among U.S. citizens. In fact, there has been a recent increase in bankruptcies across the country. While the rate of bankruptcy is still far below recession levels, there is an unmistakable uptick. The American Bankruptcy Institute recorded a 3% increase in bankruptcies from July of 2018 to July of this year, projecting a total of 796,000 cases compared to last year’s total of 777,000.
In contrast to this increase in bankruptcies, there has been a national average increase in minimum wages and an overall decrease in unemployment. So, why are there more bankruptcies?
The fact is that U.S. debt is incredibly high right now. The recorded debt for total consumer households is at $14 trillion, with credit card debt at $1 trillion. For perspective, the total debt of the 2008 recession was $1 trillion less than today’s debt. Unfortunately, on top of their debt, many individuals are still spending recklessly. Businesses and consumers alike are suffering from the national debt, as all economic conditions ripple through the U.S. financial systems. To learn more about these circumstances, explore the New York Post’s coverage.
You may find yourself in dire straits, financially speaking, from accumulated or sudden debts, and this may be a result of actions in or out of your hands. No matter how you got here, bankruptcy is available to you as an effective debt relief option.
To learn more about filing for bankruptcy in Windom, MN and the surrounding area, contact Behm Law Group, Ltd. at (507) 387-7200 today.
