Hoglund Law Bankruptcy Blog

Americans Significantly Reduce Their Credit Card Debt Amid Pandemic

How Americans are Safeguarding Their Finances During an Economic Downturn In the middle of a year characterized by uncertainty, Americans are finding stability through reducing their credit card debt. Economists [...]

What Can I Keep When I File Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

What property can I keep when I file for a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? How are my house, car, cell phone, and money handled in Chapter 13? Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows [...]

Bankruptcy Expert Breaks Down Corporate Bankruptcy Questions

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How is the Restaurant Industry Reopening and Moving Forward?

Pandemic-related closures may have forever changed the restaurant industry. Many bars and restaurants are beginning to open their doors once again. The mandated closures of the last few months are [...]

Filing Bankruptcy – Should I Open a New Bank Account?

Should I Open a New Bank Account Prior to Filing Bankruptcy? Prior to filing bankruptcy, a common concern is whether you can keep your bank account open during the process. [...]

2020 Brings Bankruptcy Filing for Popular Retailers

Retailers face financial uncertainty as many file for bankruptcy. State economies are beginning to re-open, including the return of in-store shopping. The re-opening of stores is a hopeful landmark, but [...]

States Feel Financial Strain too, but can they Claim Bankruptcy?

State governments are feeling the pressures of economic struggles too. Financial stress has closely followed the spread of coronavirus. Closed businesses and rising unemployment numbers are evidence of the strain [...]

What Mortgage and Rent Relief is Available During COVID-19?

What protections to my home are available during this financial hardship? Many Americans are still under a Stay At Home order, with some worried about financially protecting the home they [...]