Disney launched its video streaming service Disney+ in November 2019. Within one week, thousands of user accounts were up for grabs in online hacker forums. At first glance, the theft of a user name and password combination for a kids’ streaming service may not seem significant. What could anyone possibly do with that data aside […]
Archives for February 2020
What debt is not cleared by filing for bankruptcy?
For many people, Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers a path out of debt. However, not all debts can be discharged under the Bankruptcy Code. Those debts that cannot be cleared must be repaid by the debtor after bankruptcy. What debt is not cleared by filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy? The U.S. Bankruptcy Code lists several exceptions to […]
What type of debt is eliminated when filing for bankruptcy?
Medical expenses are the most common cause of debt in modern America, followed by loss of income. Under these unforeseen, often unavoidable circumstances, even well-prepared people are often forced to file bankruptcy to save their homes, protect important assets, and put an end to stressful collection efforts. A bankruptcy discharges certain types of specified debts, […]
Bankruptcy Protection: the most powerful tool to deal with overwhelming debt
Bankruptcy is a legal process designed to help people or businesses reduce, restructure or eliminate some or all of their debt. When prepared correctly, a bankruptcy petition is the most effective legal tool to deal with overwhelming debt. Bankruptcy cases filed in the US are governed by the Bankruptcy Code, which is a federal law. […]