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Oliver Buchannon
Michael Ziegler

Credit Rebuilding

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3 credit myths that are slowing your recovery

Jun 11, 2026

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2 min read

3 credit myths that are slowing your recovery

The 'never close accounts' advice doesn't work the way you think after a discharge. Here's what does.

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Bankruptcy Defense

+4

That personal guarantee you signed? It matters more than you think right now.

May 28, 2026

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2 min read

That personal guarantee you signed? It matters more than you think right now.

Business bankruptcy filings in Florida jumped 86% since 2022. If you guaranteed a business loan, that's not just the business's problem.

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

FDCPA

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If a debt collector calls you before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m. — that's illegal

May 14, 2026

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3 min read

If a debt collector calls you before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m. — that's illegal

Federal law sets the call hours. Florida law goes further. Here's what to do when collectors break it.

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Fees

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Who Pays Attorney Fees in a Florida FDCPA Case?

Apr 27, 2026

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4 min read

Who Pays Attorney Fees in a Florida FDCPA Case?

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Foreclosure Defense

+10

How Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Helps Catch Up on Mortgage Payments in Florida

Apr 13, 2026

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4 min read

How Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Helps Catch Up on Mortgage Payments in Florida

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Bankruptcy

+6

What Property Is Exempt in Florida Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Apr 13, 2026

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4 min read

What Property Is Exempt in Florida Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Florida

+9

How to Answer a Debt Collection Summons in Florida, Step by Step

Apr 8, 2026

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4 min read

How to Answer a Debt Collection Summons in Florida, Step by Step

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

FDCPA

+12

Florida Debt Collector Rules in 2026: What Changed and What Didn’t

Apr 2, 2026

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4 min read

Florida Debt Collector Rules in 2026: What Changed and What Didn’t

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Bankruptcy

+10

What Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Erases in Florida

Mar 30, 2026

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4 min read

What Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Erases in Florida

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Bankruptcy

+11

Debt Settlement vs. Bankruptcy in Florida: Cost, Risk, and Timing in 2026

Mar 26, 2026

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6 min read

Debt Settlement vs. Bankruptcy in Florida: Cost, Risk, and Timing in 2026

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Bankruptcy

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How Long Does Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Take in Florida in 2026?

Mar 24, 2026

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3 min read

How Long Does Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Take in Florida in 2026?

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Florida

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Florida Head of Household Wage Exemption: How to Claim It

Mar 19, 2026

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4 min read

Florida Head of Household Wage Exemption: How to Claim It

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Financial Planning

+9

Florida Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Checklist Before You File

Mar 18, 2026

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4 min read

Florida Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Checklist Before You File

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Foreclosure Defense

+8

Florida Ranks 3rd in Foreclosures: What Clearwater Homeowners Need to Know

Mar 17, 2026

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5 min read

Florida Ranks 3rd in Foreclosures: What Clearwater Homeowners Need to Know

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Money Management

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Florida Means Test Income Limits for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (2026)

Mar 11, 2026

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5 min read

Florida Means Test Income Limits for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (2026)

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Florida

+15

How to Stop Wage Garnishment in Florida Before It Starts

Mar 10, 2026

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9 min read

How to Stop Wage Garnishment in Florida Before It Starts

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Bankruptcy

+12

Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13 in Florida for Medical Debt (What to Expect in 2026)

Mar 4, 2026

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5 min read

Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13 in Florida for Medical Debt (What to Expect in 2026)

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Bankruptcy

+10

Can I Keep My Tax Refund If I File for Bankruptcy in Florida?

Mar 4, 2026

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4 min read

Can I Keep My Tax Refund If I File for Bankruptcy in Florida?

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Foreclosure Defense

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Foreclosure vs Bankruptcy: Which is Worse?

Feb 10, 2026

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7 min read

Foreclosure vs Bankruptcy: Which is Worse?

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Personal Injury Lawyer

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How to Hire Personal Injury Lawyer in Florida?

Feb 4, 2026

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8 min read

How to Hire Personal Injury Lawyer in Florida?

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Should I Hire an Attorney for Debt Settlement

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Should I Hire an Attorney for Debt Settlement?

Jan 26, 2026

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7 min read

Should I Hire an Attorney for Debt Settlement?

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Bankruptcy

How to Buy a House after Bankruptcy?

Jan 20, 2026

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8 min read

How to Buy a House after Bankruptcy?

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Personal Injury

Is Landlord Responsible for Tenant Injury in Florida?

Dec 26, 2025

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6 min read

Is Landlord Responsible for Tenant Injury in Florida?

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Bankruptcy

What Disqualifies You From Filing Bankruptcy?

Dec 19, 2025

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5 min read

What Disqualifies You From Filing Bankruptcy?

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler

Debt Defense

How Often Does Lvnv Funding Show Up in Court in Florida?

Dec 17, 2025

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8 min read

How Often Does Lvnv Funding Show Up in Court in Florida?

Michael Ziegler
Michael Ziegler
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