Submitted by New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lee M. Perlman The coronavirus is expected to permanently shut millions of small businesses in the next several months. Here are issues for owners to consider. All the forecasts point in the same direction: A wave of small-business bankruptcies is coming. More than 40 percent of the nation’s 30 […]
Covid-19, the CARES Act & Bankruptcy – What has changed?
Attorney Bill Colarulo is joined by Bankruptcy Attorney Lee M. Perlman to discuss Covid-19, the CARES Act & Bankruptcy. Specifically, the following areas are addressed: ✅What is bankruptcy and what are the different types available to individuals? (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13) ✅What effect does bankruptcy have on someone’s credit? ✅Foreclosures & the CARES Act […]
What Happens To Your Brain And Body When You’re Stressed About Money
Your financial woes could literally be making you sick. Americans are stressed out. And, in many cases, money is the top cause of that stress. Submitted by New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lee M. Perlman. Originally published here by the Huffington Post. In fact, a recent survey by Credit Sesame found that 82% of those who […]
I Worked at Capital One for Five Years. This Is How We Justified Piling Debt on Poor Customers.
The subprime lending giant is a textbook case in creating a corporate culture of denial. Submitted by New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lee M. Perlman The first thing you should know about a woman I know, who I’ll call Annie, is that she volunteers to sit at the hospital with people who are going to die […]
When Can I Get a Mortgage After Bankruptcy?
Learn how long it takes to get an FHA, VA, USDA, or conventional mortgage loan after Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Submitted by New Jersey Bankruptcy Attorney, Lee M. Perlman. Filing for bankruptcy doesn’t have to put a damper on your home buying dream—at least not for long. Lenders have eased requirements, opening the […]
Lee Perlman, Esq – Justice For All January 22, 2019
New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lee M. Perlman interview with Casey Price on his show, Justice For All. January 22, 2019
How To Prevent Child Identity Theft By Freezing Your Kid’s Credit
More than 1 million kids were victims of identity theft last year. By Casey Bond Submitted by New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lee M. Perlman. Identity theft is a constant threat these days. With the number of major data breaches that have occurred in the past few years, such as the unprecedented Equifax breach in 2017, […]
Millions of Americans are swimming in debt but can’t stop spending
Submitted by New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lee M. Perlman A recent study from finance company Northwestern Mutual shows the average American now has $38,000 in debt, not including mortgages. Buzz60’s Sean Dowling has more. Buzz60 Originally published here by USAToday.com
How To Get A Mortgage When You Have Bad Credit
A low credit score isn’t always a deal breaker. Submitted by New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lee M. Perlman. Bad things happen to good people, and bad credit is sometimes one of them. It can be a pain: A poor credit score makes it tougher to get approved for credit cards and loans. And when you […]
For some consumers, bankruptcy is the solution to crushing debt
Although student loan debt is difficult to discharge in bankruptcy, most other forms of consumer debt can be eliminated or reduced. One of the biggest downsides to bankruptcy is the hit to your credit report, because it remains there for seven to 10 years. Consulting with a bankruptcy attorney — often for free — can […]
