Ebert Law Offices P.C.

03/16/2018

We recently read a study referred to as "Life in the Sweatbox," which determined that Debtors post-pone or struggle for years before seeking bankruptcy. Read our latest blog post to get our take on this study, and to see what advice we have for you!

A study referred to as “Life in the Sweatbox” conducted over a three year period and evaluating 3200 bankruptcy cases by Professor Katherine Porter and Deborah Thorne , determines that Debtors post…

05/17/2017

The good news? Financial stress doesn't have to ruin your life and it can all start with a free bankruptcy consultation.

About 72 percent of Americans report feeling stressed about money at least some of the time, and it takes a toll on health.

05/04/2017

Total household debt climbed to $12.58 trillion at the end of 2016,

04/26/2017

I spend so much time thinking and living in the world of debt that I’ve realized it is equally important to talk about life after debt. When you are in debt it is an intense and immediate feeling. Some say they feel as if they are drowning. Some say they feel like they are covered ...

04/19/2017

Getting a job after bankruptcy isn't as daunting as you'd think. "According to Christine Saah Nazer, of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, there is no correlation between credit reports and job performance."

A common conern I hear from time-to-time is if someone goes bankrupt will they be able to find a job or get a job. The answer will surprise you. According to...

04/05/2017

The first step to dealing with financial stress is figuring out what's fueling your anxiety. Then you can start reducing it.

03/29/2017

Wrong! Bankruptcy can help you get back to just being you. Schedule your free bankruptcy consultation at www.ebertlawoffices.com.

There they go again, “bankruptcy should only be considered as a last resort.” We’ve all heard that rumor or authoritative statement, many times. You even read it again and again in mainstream media. But here is the problem with that statement, it’s just not true. There are plenty of times when bankr...

03/21/2017

Whether or not you should file for bankruptcy before losing a vehicle depends on your personal situation. Visit www.ebertlawoffices.com to schedule your free bankruptcy consultation. We can help!

Find out how bankruptcy can get rid your car loan deficiency. Although bankruptcy may be a good solution, it is important to consider all your options.

03/15/2017

Bankruptcy isn't the end of your life. It's the beginning of a new chapter.

Here is something you don’t expect to hear people say, “If you file bankruptcy your life will get better.” Well, I did file bankruptcy and my life did get better. Within three years after our bankruptcy we had purchased a house and before that had rebuild great credit using secured credit cards. In…

02/22/2017

Bankruptcy can eliminate your medical bills, protect your home equity and most retirement accounts are even exempt in bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy is often a good solution for elderly citizens struggling with debt.

02/08/2017

A debt collector is hounding you, seeking payment on a consumer debt you owe. Debt collection tactics can be annoying at best — and predatory or even illegal at worst. It’s crucial to know how…