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With bankruptcy looming, you're worried about your assets. You know that some of them can be liquidated to pay off your debt under Chapter 7. Because of your low income -- perhaps you lost a job through no fault of your own -- you know you're going to need to use...
Generally speaking, bankruptcy is a legal tool. It allows you to eliminate or at least rearrange your debt. It gives you a legal option so that lenders have to work with you, and it can provide you with a fresh start. It's also potentially a tool that you can consider...
The specific reasons that people don't get Social Security Disability payments naturally vary from case to case. However, in a more general sense, there are trends to these denials, which can help you see why the denials are made and what you can do about it.For...
You already know that you're going to declare bankruptcy. However, you still have a number of credit cards that aren't maxed out. Can you spend a lot of money right before you file?For instance, maybe you're thinking of taking that dream vacation. If you're going to...
You know that it's time to declare bankruptcy. The debt you're facing is just too much. Now you just have to figure out which type you want to use.There are a lot of factors to consider, and this is not something to take lightly. You may only be eligible for one type....
Question: I have several medical conditions that are chronic. Over the years, the symptoms have increased. My doctor is concerned that my job is making my conditions worse. After taking two different leaves of absence, he has suggested that I stop working altogether...
Those born between 1945 and 1965 have a higher than normal risk for infection with the hepatitis C virus. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that all Americans born during that 20-year span get tested by their doctors to know their...
People often stereotype those going through bankruptcy, assuming they must have simply spent more than they could afford on frivolous items. They assume poor choices alone led to their financial situation.The reality, though, is that many people end up facing...
You're considering both Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but you're not sure which one is right for you. If you have assets you want to retain, while it can be done with either one, Chapter 13 may make it easier.Keep in mind that the biggest difference...
When President Donald Trump took office back in January, he promised taxpayers that he would significantly reduce the amount of money the United States government pays out for Social Security Disability benefits. By the time July 2017 rolled around, his newly proposed...