The American Bankruptcy Institute’s (ABI) Commission on Consumer Bankruptcy released its final report that included recommendations on improving the consumer bankruptcy system. Most importantly, are proposed changes to student loan debt in bankruptcy. The statistics do not lie. Among the Class of 2018, 69% of college students took out student…
When someone is facing the possibility of bankruptcy, the idea of coming up with the money to ‘pay for bankruptcy’ can seem like a stretch. This dilemma struck a Harvard sophomore to come up with a seemingly ideal solution: An online tool that “generates your bankruptcy forms and gets them…
There are many myths surrounding bankruptcy, and as a bankruptcy attorney I have heard them all. But I can tell you that most of these are, in fact, just lies and misconceptions. Lies that are designed to scare people from getting rid of their debt and getting the financial help…
If you are facing a financial crisis, applying for a personal loan may seem like a good option for getting out of debt. If you have already taken this route, you’re not alone. According to new data from the credit reporting agency, Experian, personal loans are the fastest growing category…
When it comes to debt, the effects of it do not discriminate. Struggling with debt is debilitating no matter what age you are. Living with the reality of not being able to afford necessities, let alone pay off mounds of credit card debt, can make you feel like you are…
Even though unemployment has been on the decline for some time, a recent report from the United Way of Florida indicates that nearly half of all Floridians struggle to make ends meet and afford their basic needs, including housing, food, transportation and childcare expenses. According to the most recent ALICE…
Your credit score is important if you want to be approved for a home mortgage or purchase a vehicle and qualify for a loan with a lower interest rate. However, for many Americans, it can be hard to maintain a good credit score. Experian, one of the major credit reporting…
If you are in over your head in credit card debt, the chances are you are feeling overwhelmed. Now imagine receiving a letter or phone call, promising to reduce that debt, maybe even erase it for pennies on the dollar. We have all seen the commercials: “We have a secret…
ORLANDO – (January 4, 2019) Attorney Walter Benenati of the Benenati Law Firm has been selected to the 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list, in the practice area of consumer bankruptcy. The prestigious honor is awarded to only five percent of lawyers in the state. Super Lawyers is a listing of…
ORLANDO – (January 10, 2019) The Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association is pleased to appoint attorney Walter Benenati of the Benenati Law Firm to its 2019 Board of Directors. “It is truly an honor to be appointed to the Board of Directors of an organization that supports the collegial and…
