Still cannot discharge Student loans easily in bankruptcy. Supreme Court declined to hear appeal.

No progress for student loans in bankruptcy. It’s up to Congress to change the laws.

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Can Bankruptcy Actually HELP Your Credit Score?It sounds backwards, but yes, it can happen.If your credit is already being damaged by missed payments, collections, charged-off accounts, and overwhelming debt, your credit score may already be suffering significantly.Bankruptcy doesn't magically create good credit. But once eligible debts are discharged, you may have an opportunity to stop the cycle of negative activity and start rebuilding.Think about it:❌ Constant late payments❌ Maxed-out credit cards❌ Collection accounts❌ Growing balances and interestcan make it extremely difficult to move forward.After bankruptcy, the focus can shift from managing yesterday's debt to building tomorrow's credit.With responsible credit use, keeping new accounts current, and giving your credit history time to recover, your score can improve.The surprising part? For some people, their credit score may actually begin recovering relatively soon after bankruptcy—because the financial situation that was dragging their score down has changed.But bankruptcy isn't right for everyone.If you're drowning in debt and wondering:“Would bankruptcy hurt my credit—or could it actually help me get back on track?”That's a question worth having a conversation about.Leeders Law can help you understand your options, what bankruptcy could mean for your credit, and what rebuilding afterward may look like.📞 Don't guess about your financial future. Start with a conversation.#leederslaw #Bankruptcy #CreditScore #debtrelief #creditrepair #illinoislawyer #FinancialFreshStart ...

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Huge decision just handed down by Judge Slade. Bankruptcy Caption: In re Rose ThomasBankruptcy No: 25-01000www.ilnb.uscourts.gov/sites/ilnb/files/opinions/OpinionThomasSanctioningCityofHarveyforDischargeV...City of Harvey shut of a chapter 7 bankruptcy debtor's water, despite a bankruptcy filing, and plenty of notice. They continued to bill her despite numerous notifications of the bankruptcy discharge. They willfully ignored the advice of counsel. Debtor was without water for 273 days. They even didn't turn it back on when the Court issued a Rule to Show cause. Awarded compensatory damages for out of pocket expenses and emotional stress $41,450, punitive damages of $41,450 plus attorneys fees and costs. If you are struggling to pay utilities, bankruptcy can be a solution. Reach out to me for a free consultation about your rights. ...

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