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Debunking the bankruptcy myth: You will not lose everything!
In many instances, people fear filing for bankruptcy because they are under the impression that they will lose everything - their furniture, their...
Hope for students? Judge grants rare student loan discharge
Bankruptcy can do wonders for individuals drowning in debt they know they will never be able to pay back. It can provide them with piece of mind and...
New bill to help private student loan borrowers helplessly stuck in debt prison
As it stands, outstanding U.S. student loan debt currently exceeds $1 trillion-more than the country's collective current credit card debt...
Liquidation of trusts in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy: What you need to know?
In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, known as liquidation bankruptcy, consumers are able to erase certain debt and start over on a fresh financial footing...
Balance transfers to zero-interest credit cards tempting but dangerous
So many individuals today are struggling to make ends meet. Inflation simply has not caught up with the cost of living. As a result, consumers are...
Bankruptcy protection for the sandwich generation and the elderly
In January, the total number of bankruptcy filings fell 11 percent to 78,471 from last year. The numbers are projected to continue falling this year...
Can bankruptcy discharge past due income tax debts?
Tax season brings up worries for those who cannot pay a large looming tax bill. Alternatively, tax liabilities may have compounded over several years...
Bankruptcy exemptions and residency requirements in Indiana
If you are contemplating filing for bankruptcy in Indiana, you may have many questions. For instance, can you keep the car you need to get to work?...
Indiana Attorney General sues mortgage aid companies
Recently, the Indiana Attorney General filed five lawsuits suing mortgage aid companies for deceptive practices. This is not solely a problem in...
Having Problems Repaying Student Loan Debt? You Are Not Alone
In these difficult economic times many graduates struggle with student loan debt for years after they receive their degree. This is particularly so...