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28 Apr, 2023
Filing for bankruptcy in Chicago is a big step. On the upside, it can help you reset finances and start over. On the downside your creditworthiness will likely bottom out. Additionally, if you are employed, poor credit is not the only concern. You may worry that Chapter 13 bankruptcy will affect your job. Our experienced Chicago bankruptcy lawyer, Kevin Benjamin, […] The post Bankruptcy in Chicago & My Job: Do I need to worry? first appeared on Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Kevin Benjamin.
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09 Mar, 2023
For Chicago residents who have missed several monthly payments, the risk of foreclosure, threat of repossession and harassing creditor calls make every day stressful. Filing for Chicago Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to create a manageable repayment plan without losing your home, vehicle and other personal property. However, it is also a complex legal process. You must adhere to a […] The post Top Tips to make your Chicago Chapter 13 Bankruptcy a Success first appeared on Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Kevin Benjamin.
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20 Jan, 2023
Unemployment, inflation, medical conditions and unexpected events combine, becoming a growing, uncontrolled whirlwind of debt, causing your finances to spiral out of control. After months or years of dodging creditor calls, stress levels flare, affecting relationships with friends and family. If you’re holding on by your fingertips, desperately looking for a break, Illinois bankruptcy and its exemptions might be the calm after […] The post What are Illinois Bankruptcy Exemptions? first appeared on Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Kevin Benjamin.
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12 Dec, 2022
As student loan debt continues to rise, President Biden has presented legislation that forgives a certain amount of student loans. Part of the process includes expanding efforts to help protect borrowers from falling victim to scams by educating borrowers and sharing forgivness scam complaints with states. If you have student loan debt and are desperate for relief, you may be […] The post Tips to Avoid Student Loan Forgiveness Scams first appeared on Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Kevin Benjamin.
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09 Sep, 2022
Chicago Debt Relief Has Many Forms: Which is Right for You? Illinois residents don’t need to scroll through their feed to know times are tough. Inflation and unemployment numbers continue to rise, making it harder to maintain the lifestyle you worked so hard to achieve. If the last few years have resulted in living on credit and a plummeting FICO […] The post What is Debt Relief in Illinois? first appeared on Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Kevin Benjamin.
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15 Aug, 2022
Don’t panic! You may be able to appeal the decision, or find another option fits your needs better than a Chicago loan modification. In the last six months, inflation has hit levels not seen since 2008. With costs skyrocketing, your current paycheck may no longer cover basic expenses. For thousands of residents, a Chicago loan modification could lower the mortgage […] The post Why Your Lender May Have Rejected Your Chicago Loan Modification first appeared on Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Kevin Benjamin.
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30 Jul, 2022
Thousands of Illinois public service workers may qualify for education loan forgiveness – Do you? July 1, 2022, was Illinois’s first day of the new fiscal year. This means that the new State budget went into effect. Some of the most talked about budget items include property tax rebates, grocery sales tax suspension, a delay on gas tax increases and […] The post ICYMI – You Might Be Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness first appeared on Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Kevin Benjamin.
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28 Feb, 2022
A home is the largest purchase most Illinois residents ever make. If you struggle financially and your lender has threatened foreclosure or has started the foreclosure process, contact Kevin Benjamin for Chicago foreclosure solutions. He can protect your rights and help you understand foreclosure proceedings in Illinois. Falling Behind on Mortgage Payments As an Illinois homeowner, you likely signed two […] The post Your Rights During the Foreclosure Process in Illinois first appeared on Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Kevin Benjamin.
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28 Feb, 2022
Are you ready to make student loan payments again? Do you know what to do if you can’t afford it? A Chicago Student Loan Lawyer, can answer your questions, analyze your case and help you understand which programs best fit your situation and budget. Help for Student Loan Borrowers The 2-year Student Loan Pause ends in April The average Chicago student […] The post Student Loan payments: The Storm After The Pause first appeared on Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Kevin Benjamin.
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16 Jun, 2021
Student loan debt was already making news when COVID-19 hit in 2020. The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES Act) was first passed by President Trump on March 27, 2020, with the goal of helping people with their federal student loans. However, the protections expire in September 2021. If you struggled with federal student loan payments before CARES, take […] The post The CARES Act: Are Your Student Loans Protected? first appeared on Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Kevin Benjamin.
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