News Topic: Bankruptcy Basics

Most of us have interviewed for jobs:  as the interviewee, you come prepared to answer questions and make a pitch why you’re right for the job. ... Read full article

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How can bankruptcy be like spring ? Springtime is a renewal…a rejuvenation. New life is born in spring.  Spring provides rekindled hope and a fresh start.  So it is when you file bankruptcy. ... Read full article

Lie 6: Filing Bankruptcy Will Destroy Your Credit for 10 Years Truth-o-Meter:  ... Read full article

I was recently surprised to hear from a 2008 client who was just denied a $4,000 loan for a new roof by a credit union.  The reason was not having any post-bankruptcy credit on her credit report . ... Read full article

Bankruptcy is a terribly hard thing for most people to consider.  So is surgery.  Oddly many people are more likely to go ahead with a necessary surgery — an invasion of their body — than they are to go see a bankruptcy lawyer. The irony is that the ... Read full article

There are two typical types of financial setbacks that lead to bankruptcy for most people: a huge surprise, and a slow and steady increase in debt.  If you are on the surprise side of things, as many of us are from time to time, it is important to follow ... Read full article

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Remember, when you were a child, you assumed that anything written in a book was true. ... Read full article

Common courtesy and respect are essential life skills. ... Read full article

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On February 22, 2012, the Court issued the In re:  Bowden decision.  The Bowden decision will affect the way attorneys and their clients approach reaffirmation agreements in the Eastern District of North Carolina (EDNC). ... Read full article

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Collection Efforts Prohibited by Bankruptcy Discharge Once you file for bankruptcy and receive your discharge order from the court, creditors are prohibited from attempting to collect on debts that were included in your bankruptcy, period. Section ... Read full article

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