Bankruptcy Workshops in Jacksonville

Conducted by Jacksonville Bankruptcy Law Firm

How did I end up in bankruptcy and how do I make certain it doesn't happen again?
WHO: Workshop is available for the clients of the Bankruptcy Law Firm of Lansing J. Roy, P.A. who are interested in acquiring tools to help them in their economic fresh start.

WHEN: Workshop is broken up into four one-hour sessions held on Tuesday nights beginning at 7:00 p.m. sharp and concluding around 8:15 p.m. Workshops are held in odd numbered months (January, March, May, July, September, November).

WHERE: The workshop is held in our lobby.

HOW: Call our office at 904-391-0030 if you are interested in attending the workshop. We recommend that you start with Session 1 since there will be some carry-over from prior lessons in each session.

COST: FREE. There is no cost to the clients of this law firm.

Session 1: What In The Heck Happened? (First Tuesday)

Avoiding common debt traps
Debt slavery
Watch out for low monthly payments
How much does it cost to buy on credit?
When to grab your wallet and run
What about a lease?
Are debt consolidation loans a good idea?
Stop beating yourself up
Overcoming the road blocks to financial freedom.

Session 2: What Can I Do Differently Now? (Second Tuesday)

Living on cash
Expect the unexpected—be ready for unexpected expenses
Breaking credit bondage
How to live better on less money
Food expenses-money in one end and out the other
Finding the holes where the money leaks out
Never fear bills again.

Session 3: Damage Control (Third Tuesday)

Cleaning up credit report
Your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Back in the saddle—re-establishing responsible credit
Don't fall in the same traps.

Session 4: Financial Resources For The Future (Fourth Tuesday)

Auto financing briefly covered
Position yourself for a low cost, A+ mortgage loan
Avoid hidden mortgage costs and reduce closing costs

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Instructor
Thomas R. Abbott. Tom is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh (BA, MA). He retired as a Navy Commander after a 20-year career as a Naval Intelligence Officer. His experience includes time as a licensed life insurance agent, a credit counselor, and a mortgage loan officer. He joined the firm as a bankruptcy paralegal in 1997.