Monthly Archives: April 2010

Chapter 13: Lose Your Debt, Keep Your House

More than 1.4 million Americans filed for bankruptcy in 2009, as the subprime housing crisis, high unemployment and growing healthcare costs drove many families and individuals into insolvency. While Chapter 7 bankruptcies, bankruptcies that result in a straight discharge of … Continue reading

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Avoiding Bankruptcy Fraud

When filing for bankruptcy, you want to be honest and complete in your filings to prevent knowingly or unwittingly committing bankruptcy fraud, a serious crime that can carry some serious jail time. As the number of people filing for bankruptcy … Continue reading

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Filling Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy can be a very stressful and emotionally draining experience for individuals and families. Although bankruptcy can provide relief from the pressures and stresses created by overwhelming debt, many people see it as an admission of failure. Streamlining … Continue reading

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