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Monthly Archives: June 2020

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How Is Congress Helping Student Loan Borrowers?

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

It is no secret that student loan debt is a serious drag for many Americans, including those who are middle aged. Collectively, Americans owe almost $2 trillion in student loan debt, and many are paying huge sums each year to cover only interest. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has wiped out income for many of… Read More »

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Saving Money in these Challenging Times

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

This is a difficult time financially for many people in South Florida. People have not only lost jobs but have no idea when they will find another. Even those who have had their hours reduced do not know if they will ever return to full-time employment. With finances tight, saving money is at a… Read More »

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Want to Buy a Used Car? Contact Hertz

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

Hertz rental car company recently filed for bankruptcy protection, and the decision has had an unusual effect: the market for used cars is being flooded with inventory. Now is a great time for those in the market for a used vehicle to check whether they can buy one from Hertz at a cheap price…. Read More »

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Can States File for Bankruptcy?

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

This might be surprising to hear, but states cannot file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a creature of federal law, and the code must authorize an entity to file before it can. There are laws that allow individuals and businesses to file, as well as cities and municipalities. However, there is no law that currently… Read More »

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Can You Use Bankruptcy to Delay an Eviction?

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

To help renters during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor DeSantis suspended evictions based on non-payment until July 1. But that suspension will soon come to an end, what can tenants do if they are still unable to pay their rent? This has been a difficult time financially for many people, and not all jobs have… Read More »

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Having Trouble Sticking with Your Chapter 13 Payment Plan?

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

Chapter 13 is the second-most popular bankruptcy for consumers in Florida. However, it is also difficult to complete, requiring that debtors stick with a payment plan that lasts three to five years. With the economy in a tailspin due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people have lost their jobs. Unfortunately, those experiencing reduced hours… Read More »

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What Industry is Struggling (Surprisingly) During the Pandemic? Health Care

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

It may sound counterintuitive, but the recent lockdown to protect the public from the novel coronavirus is disrupting one of the largest industries in the nation: health care. According to the Becker’s Hospital Review, over 150 hospitals have furloughed workers as of April 21 due to low numbers of patients, and we expect more… Read More »

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Common Bankruptcy Questions

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

As a leading bankruptcy firm in South Florida, we regularly field questions from members of the public. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has certainly strained the resources of many people, and we have seen an uptick in people contacting us. Below, we highlight some of the most common questions we have received. I Lost My… Read More »

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Bankruptcy Filings Jump for March 2020

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

Data from the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) shows that the number of bankruptcy filings increased substantially across the United States in March 2020, the first month of the COVID-19 shutdown. These fillings took place against a backdrop of massive job loss, business closures, and economic distress. According to ABI, the number of filings in… Read More »

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Americans Are Carrying Record Amounts of Consumer Debt

By Nowack & Olson, PLLC |

record amount of debt. That’s the news from a New York Federal Reserve report, as relayed by Business Insider. According to statistics, the amount of household debt rose to $14.3 trillion by the end of March 2020. This represented a 1.1% increase over the previous quarter and stands as a record amount in the… Read More »

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