Sherry Ellis, Author at Sherry Ellis Law, PLLC

16 Feb 2023

Why the largest credit card companies are suppressing actual payment data on your credit report. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigated, and this is what they found:

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/why-the-largest-credit-card-companies-are-suppressing-actual-payment-data-on-your-credit-report/

12 Feb 2023

A lot of little debt adds up, can’t keep your head above water? Find out what your options are.

11 Feb 2023

Tax return season is a great opportunity for consumers to accomplish their new year’s resolution and overcome debt. If you need to file bankruptcy, use your refund, if you have one, to file.

5 Feb 2023

Tax Help at the Library

Sarasota County Public Libraries serve as the host venue for tax assistance provided by outside community organizations. Library staff do not make tax assistance appointments. Tax assistance programs vary by each library. Tax assistance dates, times and processes may change often and without warning.

5 Feb 2023

President has announced the end of the Covid emergency action as of May 11, 2023. What will that mean for you and your finances?

22 Jan 2023

Picking up the phone to call a Bankruptcy Lawyer is difficult. My clients share with me that they are so glad they did though. Most wish they had done it sooner. They could have saved more money and avoided mistakes.

22 Jan 2023

Are debts you owe keeping you up at night? Know your options/rights and consult with a Bankruptcy Attorney.

14 Jan 2023

Tax filing season begins on January 23. For many people, Tax Refunds are used to help pay for filing a Bankruptcy.

13 Jan 2023

FEMA assistance deadline for Floridians affected by Hurricane Ian is Thursday

ORLANDO, Fla. – Thursday is the last day for renters, homeowners, and businesses affected by Hurricane Ian to apply for assistance from FEMA. Officials say people should apply for aid..

6 Jan 2023

A client will typically say, “I can’t do a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, I have too much debt, and there’s no way I can pay all that back!”

Generally speaking, Chapter 13 is for people for: -Whose household income will not allow them to file a Chapter 7 and/or whose assets are over what Florida exemptions allow you to keep in Chapter 7. -Chapter 13 is great for people who are behind on