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Why File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
July 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment
By Jacob Malewitz - Chapter 7 bankruptcy is so common because it’s so effective. Many ignore their opportunity to be free of debt, creditor harassment, and the nagging feel we all get when behind on bills. There are both advantages and disadvantages in filing Chapter 7. This guide points out both, while also explaining how the process works. Advantages Chapter 7 bankruptcy is about getting the fresh start you deserve. Many look down on bankruptcy. Look at it this way: it’s your chance to take real help from the government, who you’ve likely been paying taxes to. The biggest benefit... [Read the full story]
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Understanding Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Exemptions
June 1, 2010 · Comments Off
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is an option for debtors who simply cannot pay off their creditors due to any number of circumstances: divorce, job loss, or high medical bills. The common view of people who file for bankruptcy is that they must be deadbeats or living beyond their means, but it's normal people who file for bankruptcy. Perhaps you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. You may be wondering if you’ll lose everything in the process. The good news is that some property is exempt from bankruptcy proceedings. There are two lists of possible exemptions: one state, one federal. Most states allow debtors... [Read the full story]
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Latest Unemployment News: More of the Same
July 29, 2010 · Comments Off
The Department of Labor’s latest report on the unemployment situation in the U.S. shows little change from a week earlier, indicating that significant recovery in the jobs market has not yet taken hold. Here’s a look at some of the latest numbers (for the week ending July 17, published at the end of last week): Seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims increased 37,000 from the previous week, to 464,000, bringing the four-week floating average up 1,250 to 456,000. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, down slightly from the previous week’s 3.7... [Read the full story]
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Car Loan After Bankruptcy – How to Get a Car Loan and Rebuild Your Credit After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
July 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment
By Sarah Anne Miller You just completed filing for your bankruptcy; it’s been discharged and now you have a problem. Your car just died and you are in need of a car loan after bankruptcy. This can seem challenging especially after all the stress and confusion of filing for chapter 7. You may be afraid to go to a car dealership because you’re afraid of being denied and laughed off the car lot. Luckily, I have good news for you folks. Obtaining auto financing for a car loan after bankruptcy is a lot easier now that your bankruptcy has been discharged. Many individuals use automobile loans... [Read the full story]
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Latest Unemployment News: More of the Same
July 29, 2010 · Comments Off
The Department of Labor’s latest report on the unemployment situation in the U.S. shows little change from a week earlier, indicating that significant recovery in the jobs market has not yet taken hold. Here’s a look at some of the latest numbers (for the week ending July 17, published at the end of last week): Seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims increased 37,000 from the previous week, to 464,000, bringing the four-week floating average up 1,250 to 456,000. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, down slightly from the previous week’s 3.7... [Read the full story]
Recovering from Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Public Records – Killer Tips
July 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment
By Brody Mason Access to bankruptcy public records can significantly help a lot in providing protective and safety measures for you. Bankruptcy files belong to the public domain where anyone can gain access to the records so that the public is aware on the financial background of companies and individuals. Knowing that a particular company or individual has records of bankruptcy in the past can alert you to take extra precautionary measures when forging partnership with the said company or employing the services of the individual; tremendously reducing your chances of having financial issues ahead... [Read the full story]
How to File
Car Loan After Bankruptcy – How to Get a Car Loan and Rebuild Your Credit After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
By Sarah Anne Miller You just completed filing for your bankruptcy; it’s been discharged and now you have a problem. Your car just died and you are in need of a car loan after bankruptcy. This can seem challenging especially after all the stress and confusion of filing for chapter 7. You may be afraid to go to...
[Continue reading: Latest Unemployment News: More of the Same]Why File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
By Jacob Malewitz - Chapter 7 bankruptcy is so common because it’s so effective. Many ignore their opportunity to be free of debt, creditor harassment, and the nagging feel we all get when behind on bills. There are both advantages and disadvantages in filing Chapter 7. This guide points out both, while also...
[Continue reading: Latest Unemployment News: More of the Same]How to Work With a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyer
By Jacob Malewitz - Why file Chapter 7? Why not file Chapter 13? There are benefits for each, especially if you’re in trouble financially. Perhaps the most important decision you make will not be between forms of bankruptcy, but who you choose to help you. This guide shows you how to hire and work with a Georgia...
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