Bankruptcy can provide debt relief and a new financial start.  But many hard-working people who have gotten in over their heads hesitate to consider this option. They have many misconceptions or needless fears about the bankruptcy process. At the Law Office of Stephen H. Swift, P.C., we have helped thousands of people obtain debt relief,...Read More

A lot has been written about restoring one’s financial fitness after bankruptcy, but bankruptcy does just as much damage to a person’s psyche. After bankruptcy, anger and shame are natural emotions, but they don’t need to last forever.  Many people find that a financial catastrophe like this it is just what they needed to get...Read More

It should come as no surprise to learn that singles are less affluent compared to other family structures. According to recent research by the MetLife Mature Market Institute, singles reported the lowest income levels (averaging $32,000), the lowest asset levels ($110,000) and the lowest rates of homeownership (43 percent). A surprisingly low 17 percent said...Read More