Atty. Raymond Bulaon

Ignoring debt problems now can be painful later

WHEN people are going through financial difficulty and are unable to pay their bills, their first reaction is often to ignore their debts and avoid contact with creditors. They think that by doing this, somehow the creditors will simply give up and go away.  Bad news: This rarely works. Then one day they get a…

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To people who are facing a financial crisis

IF you’ve ever found yourself financially broke or buried in debt at one point in your life, I’m sure you still remember how it felt. The feelings of despair and helplessness, the sleepless nights, the endless anxiety about the future- A lot of people will never understand until they have experienced it for themselves. From…

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Are your debts growing faster than your income?

ARE your growing debts starting to worry you and cause you sleepless nights?  Are you trying hard to pay what you can every month but feel like you’re just running on a treadmill and not getting anywhere?  Do you dread getting those credit card statements every month knowing that you don’t have the money to…

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What causes people to file bankruptcy?

NO matter how the economy does, there are always reasons for people to file bankruptcy. During the period of 2008-2012, more than 1.5 million people filed bankruptcy year after year. This was during the height of the foreclosure crisis. Millions of homeowners were struggling with unaffordable mortgage payments, unemployment and failing businesses. As much as…

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Are you in debt but too embarrassed to ask for help?

ARE you seriously in debt and don’t know what to do? Individuals who have accumulated excessive debt are often left to ponder whether bankruptcy is their only realistic way to get out of debt. However, they hesitate to do so because of all the negative things they’ve heard about bankruptcy. Sometimes, these people feel that…

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Filing Bankruptcy: Sooner or Later?

I WAS in line at the grocery store the other day and noticed the man in front of me smiling and looking at me as if he wanted to say something. I only had a couple of items in my hands so he proceeded and asked: “Do you want to go ahead of me?” I…

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Too much debt, not enough income?

ARE you debts growing faster than your income every month?  Trying to pay what you can but feel like you’re running on a treadmill and not getting anywhere? Do you have that sick feeling in your stomach after realizing that you have gotten yourself in more debt than you can actually pay back? If it’s…

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Bankruptcy: Are you living without a financial plan?

SLEEPLESS nights… Stressed out… Worried about the future.. Always broke no matter how hard they work…Feeling hopeless about their situation. This is what most people are going through when they are considering bankruptcy in order to get out of debt.  The word “bankruptcy” often produces negative feelings because some people equate it with failure. They…

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Chapter 13: How to be debt-free in 3-5 years

“ This means that most of what you are paying goes to interest alone and you may be stuck in debt for the rest of your life.” WHEN people think of bankruptcy, oftentimes they think of the worst thing that could happen to them- losing their home, cars and other assets that they have. The…

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Why most people file bankruptcy when out of options

ARE you seriously in debt and don’t know what to do? Individuals who have accumulated excessive debt are often left to ponder whether bankruptcy is their only realistic way to get out of debt. However, they hesitate to do so because of all the negative things they’ve heard about bankruptcy. Sometimes, these people feel that…

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Is filing bankruptcy the right move for you?

ARE you in debt and are starting to feel very frustrated with your situation? Do you find yourself always worried and stressed because you don’t have enough money to pay all your bills?  Has the idea of filing bankruptcy crossed your mind but you just don’t know enough about it to know whether or not…

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How did your debt problems start?

ARE you currently struggling with debt problems and don’t know what to do? To most people, finding themselves in that situation is pretty scary. They constantly worry about their finances and wonder whether they will ever be able to get out of the financial mess that is causing them a lot of stress. But what…

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Why more seniors are filing bankruptcy

ACCORDING to a new report, the number of seniors filing bankruptcy is increasing rapidly. The average senior who files bankruptcy these days owes approximately $17,390 according to the report (Although I have to say that most seniors who come to me for debt help actually owe a lot more!). Some of the reasons mentioned are…

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Are you feeling hopelessly stuck in debt?

A LOT of people who consult with me about their debt problems are going through the worst time of their lives. Unlike other problems in life that sometimes just go away on their own, debt problems will only get worse unless you do something about them. While dealing with debt and coming up with a…

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Get out of debt safely and legally

ARE you sick and tired of being in debt and having bad credit? Do you want to start over but simply don’t know where to begin? Is filing bankruptcy an option for you or are other options available? These days, you are constantly bombarded with advertising from companies and other professionals offering you their “solution”….

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How will filing bankruptcy change your life?

“While bankruptcy is not for everyone, millions upon millions of people who have no way of getting out of debt have found it to be the BEST thing that they ever did in their lives!” ONE of the common questions that I’m asked by people consulting with me about their debt problems is: “How will filing…

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To people struggling with payday loans!

I’VE seen a rise in the number of cases with payday loans and they are becoming a common issue in bankruptcy filings. What happens to payday loans in bankruptcy? Payday loans are unsecured loans with outrageous interest rates (sometimes more than 1000% APR!!!).  If you can’t pay them off quickly, they can be a huge…

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