Tag Archives: lost my job

I Am Filing Bankruptcy But My Attorney is Waiting For Stuff From Me. – Brent

Brent “Dear Steve, I consulted an attorney 2 months ago about bankruptcy and retained them to proceed with the process. I have only 2 more item to give the attorny before they proceed. I have fallen behind on my car payment and they repoed it yesterday. I am wanting and needing the car back very [...]

I’m a Truck Driver That Lost My Job, Not My Debt. – Bob

“Dear Steve, I was a truck driver and had several accidents. Lost my job. I made 60,000 per year. My wife makes 55,000 per year. We have 44,000 in debt and 65,000 outstanding on our mortgage. We had been on our own program where we were paying a chunk of money extra to the creditor [...]

I’m a Realtor and Have Never Missed a Payment, Until Now. – Frank

Frank “Dear Steve, I have $59,000 in unsecured debt. My credit history is very good. I have never been late on any payments. I lost my job of 21 years about 5 years ago and started a new career in real-estate. the last year has killed me and I fear that I will miss payments [...]

I’m Living in Manhattan, Just Lost My Job, and Super Scared. – Elizabeth

“Dear Steve, I am 36, living in Manhattan, pay $1900 in rent, owe $20,000 in debt, was laid off three months over the summer and just lost my job again. Credit cards are maxed out, severence was enough to cover rent for one month only and I have to wait one week for unemployment to [...]

I Had a Very Good Job a Year Ago and Now I’m Hiding From the Debt Collectors. – Jaime

Jaime “Dear Steve, I had a very good job a year ago, but when the company closed I lost my job. I had bills that I could no longer afford. My total debt was $31,000 and the last payment I made was more than a year ago. I have moved away from my former location [...]