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A podcast with basic information about bankruptcy for consumers who may be considering filing for bankruptcy.... more
FAQs about Bankruptcy 101:How many episodes does Bankruptcy 101 have?The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.
November 13, 2023Episode 17 Landlords and LeasesIn this episode we talk about how residential leases are dealt with in chapter 7 and chapter 13 as well as how you and your landlord may be affected. ...more13minPlay
August 03, 2023Episode 16 Life after bankruptcy & your credit scoreIn this short episode we talk about some basic strategies to increase your credit score after you've filed a bankruptcy and how long the bankruptcy will be reported on your credit report. ...more10minPlay
May 26, 2023Episode 15 How much does it cost to file for bankruptcy?In this episode we talk about how the fees are paid in a chapter 7 and a chapter 13 and how to make sure you're paying a fair price. ...more11minPlay
April 24, 2023Episode 14 What happens to my tax debtIn this episode we talk about what happens to your tax debt in a chapter 7 and chapter 13 case and what tax debt qualifies for a discharge when you file a bankruptcy. ...more13minPlay
April 10, 2023Episode 13 The Adversary ProceedingIn this episode, we discuss what an adversary proceeding is, who files them, and some of the more common reasons they are filed. ...more15minPlay
March 28, 2023Episode 12 Can I buy a house after filing for bankruptcy?In this episode I talk about how you can go about getting a mortgage loan after you've filed a bankruptcy. I talk about the different types of mortgages and the waiting periods for getting a loan, depending on what chapter of bankruptcy you've filed. I also give some helpful hints on how to build your credit after filing bankruptcy. ...more15minPlay
March 20, 2023Episode 11 What if I forget to list a creditor?In this episode I'll explain some of the ramifications and options if you leave a creditor out of your bankruptcy and why it matters whether you've filed a chapter 7 or chapter 13. ...more14minPlay
March 12, 2023Episode 10 Bankruptcy & DivorceIn this episode I explore some of the more common issues that come up when a couple divorces and one or both of them need to file a bankruptcy. I'll talk about the timing of those cases along with how they are affected in chapter 7 and chapter 13. ...more20minPlay
March 05, 2023Episode 9 The Means TestIn this episode I'll either bore you or confuse you with the concept of what we call The Means Test, which applies in every consumer bankruptcy case. You can't get away from it, so you may as well learn more about it and embrace this wonderful form that Congress created in 2005. Boo, Hiss! There is no explicit language in this podcast, but the Means Test will make you want to swear!...more13minPlay
February 27, 2023Episode 8 Administering your Chapter 7In this episode we talk about how a chapter 7 trustee administers your estate. You'll learn how a trustee views your assets and values those assets and then makes a determination as to whether the trustee will require you to turn over certain assets. ...more12minPlay
FAQs about Bankruptcy 101:How many episodes does Bankruptcy 101 have?The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.