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Student Loan Offset – The Hardship Reduction

10/27/12

You’ve been slapped with a notice of a student loan offset.  It can be reduced. 

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Alternatives To Bankruptcy–Is Bankruptcy The Best Option?

10/26/12

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

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Should I Be Worried About Going To My Meeting of Creditors?

10/26/12

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 nervous about it? Probably not, especially if your bankruptcy lawyer knows what he or she is doing.

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Grace Periods Bankrupt You!

10/25/12

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What is Involuntary Bankruptcy?

10/23/12

Most people who end up in bankruptcy choose that path. That’s why it’s sometimes called “voluntary bankruptcy.” However, there is another, much-lesser-known, type of bankruptcy which can be useful for creditors known as “involuntary bankruptcy.”

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Alternatives to Bankruptcy–Debt Settlement–New Info!

10/22/12

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

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Alternatives to Bankruptcy: Is A Debt Management Plan Right For Me?

10/17/12

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.

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