News Topic: Bankruptcy Basics

Lie #12: Bankruptcy  Leads to Divorce. ... Read full article

In my prior posts , I discussed various alternatives to bankruptcy.  I discussed debt management plans ; debt settlement , and other strategies. ... Read full article

After you file a bankruptcy case, you are required to attend a meeting of creditors .  This is scheduled for about a month after your petition is filed, and is usually the only appearance you will need to make during the bankruptcy process. Should you be ... Read full article

I have been writing about alternatives to bankruptcy.  In an earlier post , I discussed debt settlement. ... Read full article

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Lie #11: Bankruptcy Won’t Stop the Calls. ... Read full article

I have been discussing alternatives to bankruptcy that started with my first post .  We have now come to an alternative of dealing with your debts through what is called a “debt management plan” or DMP. ... Read full article

As I stated in my prior post , another way that you can deal with your debts is to attempt to settle your debts with your creditors.  You can do this yourself or through any of numerous “debt settlement” agencies that typically populate television and the ... Read full article

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As I stated in my prior post , another way that you can deal with your debts is to let your creditors sue you.  Hunh?  Why on earth would anyone want to get sued?  A legitimate question and my answer is not one given lightly nor does it apply in all ... Read full article

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Bankruptcy and life insurance . You might wonder what these two seemingly unrelated topics have in common. Plenty. ... Read full article

This multi-part series on ways to deal with your debt takes up with some of the different means by which a debtor can deal with debts.  In my prior post , I listed five ways in which a debtor can deal with debts.  In this post, we will take up the last ... Read full article

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Is bankruptcy the only way to deal with debts?  Not necessarily.  But, as with so many things, the answer to this question takes knowledge and experience.  I will set out some of the options that can be available in dealing with your debts and will ... Read full article

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