This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you need legal guidance specific to your situation, especially concerning the California bankruptcy means test, consider consulting with a qualified bankruptcy attorney. Living in California: When Financial Pressure Becomes Overwhelming California’s soaring cost of living continues to challenge even the most…
You’re drowning in debt and considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The first question isn’t whether you should file – it’s whether you can file at all. The Chapter 7 means test stands between you and debt elimination, and failing it could force you into a 5-year Chapter 13 repayment plan instead. Here’s the reality: most Chapter…
Debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is a vital number in anyone’s financial life, yet most people have no idea what theirs is or how to improve it. Lenders use your DTI to decide whether you qualify for mortgages, car loans, and credit cards. Even landlords use it to evaluate rental applications. And now, the classic news situation.…
Staring at $15,000 in credit card debt across four different cards? You’re not alone. Though there are varying reports on this, it is estimated that the average American household carries over $7,000 in credit card debt. Collectively, according to a recent Q1 2025 report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the debt balance…
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