Shot of an attractive young hispanic woman enjoying a day of shopping A Colorado Springs bankruptcy is generally the result of circumstances beyond one’s control: divorce, lay-off, medical crisis, etc. However, our Colorado Springs Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorneys recognize that almost everyone can benefit from delving into their financial habits and breaking a few bad...Read More

Now that the holidays are mostly over, it’s time for many to consider where they stand, financially. The holidays have historically been a time when many people buy gifts for friends, loved ones, or co-workers not just because they’re caught up in the spirit of giving, but also because they feel pressured to buy gifts...Read More

Chapter 13 bankruptcy attorneys in Colorado Springs know that when you’re trying to keep your head above water, your credit score can get put on the back burner. A late bill here, an unexpected expense there – it all begins to snowball. Some of things may be beyond your control. However, there are likely other actions...Read More

broken Piggy bank smashed into pieces with hammer and small or loose change euro coins Nearly half of all Americans aren’t able to save up as much money as they should, often necessitating debt relief in Southern Colorado and elsewhere in the country. This is according to a recent poll which found about 45 percent...Read More

You may just now be settling down with the idea that your child is actually in college. He or she is probably getting in the swing of classes, exams and group projects. But one area of study that college students as a whole routinely flunk is credit card savvy. Too often, our Colorado Springs Chapter 7...Read More

Golden nest egg concept for retirement savings Colorado Springs bankruptcy attorneys know that in order to avoid being burdened by debt in old age, retirement savings are crucial. However, life has a way of throwing in a few surprises, and in those cases, a Colorado Springs bankruptcy can give you the freedom to enjoy your...Read More

After a divorce, you become more susceptible to increasing debt, and subsequently a Colorado bankruptcy. To be sure, bankruptcy can be a blessing in disguise, as it allows you to free yourself of debts you may have accrued during your marriage, and those that piled up following your divorce. In some cases, you could be...Read More

Few people can say they’ve never had an issue with their credit report, even if it was not their fault; but bankruptcy brings a whole new set of issues to your standing with the credit bureaus. Whether you filed a few weeks ago or a few years ago, it will be challenging to recover a...Read More

Colorado Springs Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyers know that anyone who has ever struggled with debt wants to ensure their children don’t endure the same. While some debts are inevitable, establishing good spending and saving habits early on can save them a great deal of heartache later on. This is critical especially considering that a recent...Read More

Some people make the mistake of swearing off credit cards in the wake of a Colorado bankruptcy. This is not only unnecessary, Colorado bankruptcy attorneys know it’s probably going to hurt you in the long-run because you need to rebuild your credit in order to earn consideration of future loans on a vehicle, mortgage and...Read More

Nothing is timelier than an article about college costs that coincides with freshman “move-in” week. Just as Colorado Springs’ parents are settling up with the college billing office and heading back home, most are wondering how this will affect their financial future. Rising interest rates on college loans will have a ripple effect on the...Read More

Getting married? If you’re looking for financial advice, just ask anyone who’s divorced. Chances are they will tell you exactly what NOT to do when you plan your new financial life. Of course, a divorced person might also be somewhat jaded, and in the spirit of trust you may be looking for more positive advice....Read More

Colorado Springs foreclosure lawyers understand that while rising home prices have helped to pull some homeowners from the debts of this housing crisis, younger homeowners are still facing an uphill battle. According to real estate database Zillow, the percentage of homeowners who were underwater, or owed more on their homes than they were worth, dropped to...Read More

USA Today is reporting that consumers increased their debt in November by more than $20 billion, the largest monthly increase in a decade. What this shows our Colorado Springs bankruptcy lawyers is not that the economy is in a better position than it has been in years, but more likely that consumers used their credit...Read More

There is an old saying that it’s hard to see the forest through the trees. Colorado Springs Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyers know this is one way of saying it’s difficult to gauge the entirety of the situation when you’re in the middle of it. This is exactly the case with debt. It starts with a...Read More