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Monthly Archives: January 2020

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What Happens if Your College Goes Bankrupt?

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

A couple years ago, a Harvard Business School professor made headlines when he predicted that 50% of all colleges would go bankrupt in a decade. He reasoned that cheaper online education would soon make many 2- and 4-year degree programs obsolete. So far, his predictions have not played out. However, college bankruptcies definitely do… Read More »

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Will Filing for Bankruptcy Make it Harder to Find a Job?

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

Bankruptcy is a public process, but the odds your neighbor finds out you filed are probably pretty low. Most people do not undertake the type of investigation necessary to find out whether the people they know have filed for bankruptcy protection, so we encourage our clients not to be embarrassed when they file. Things… Read More »

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Will It Become Easier to Get a Mortgage in 2020?

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

The current economic expansion is over 10 years old and has already set a record as the longest in U.S. history. Many investors remain wary, expecting the U.S. economy to slide into recession at some point. Mortgage lenders are less pessimistic as we head into a new decade and hope to make even those… Read More »

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How Is Detroit Doing after Filing for Bankruptcy?

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

Detroit’s bankruptcy filing in 2013 was a shot heard around the world. At the time, it was the largest municipal bankruptcy. The city exited bankruptcy protection 17 months later, in 2014, leaner and meaner and ready for a renaissance. How is the city doing a half decade after filing? A recent story in the… Read More »

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Recovering from Bankruptcy as a Senior

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

As we have previously reported on our blog, more seniors than ever are filing for bankruptcy. Of course, a bankruptcy filing does not spell doom and gloom. However, it takes persistence and a detailed strategy to dig your way out and rebuild credit. An article in Barron’s recently tackled this issue. Below, we highlight… Read More »

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Signs a Commercial Tenant is Filing for Bankruptcy

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

Being a landlord is difficult, even if Florida. Our state has generous laws that make it difficult for landlords to evict tenants who do not follow the terms of their lease. One nightmare many landlords have is that their tenant will file for bankruptcy. Filing will allow the tenant to wipe out any unpaid… Read More »

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Marijuana Companies Face Financial Difficulties—And Bankruptcy is Not an Answer

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

For years, marijuana advocates have touted their industry as a sure-fire way to increase business taxes in any state that decriminalizes medicinal or even recreational use of their drug. However, a recent story in the Los Angeles Times has thrown cold water on these dreams: many pot companies are struggling. And the answer to… Read More »

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Debt Settlement Company Red Flags

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

Credit repair companies often advertise their services on the radio or television, and what they promise sounds almost too good to be true: for a small fee, they will somehow magically boost your credit score. In reality, these credit repair services are not doing much that you cannot do on your own. Even worse,… Read More »

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What Can You Do about Secured Debts?

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

Bankruptcy does an excellent job of wiping out certain unsecured debts, such as credit card debt, medical debt, and some personal loans. Unfortunately, bankruptcy can’t eliminate a secured loan, such as your home mortgage or a car loan. What options does a debtor have if they are struggling with this type of secured debt?… Read More »

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Why Are So Many Nursing Homes Filing for Bankruptcy?

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

With the U.S. population aging, now seems like the perfect time for a boom in the nursing home and long-term care businesses. Nursing homes are not known for cost-cutting, and with large numbers of Americans needing care, nursing home balance sheets should be flush. In Florida, for example, a single room can cost around… Read More »

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