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Bankruptcy can offer a fresh start for your finances. It can save you from lawsuits and endless calls from creditors. However, you should obtain adequate information about bankruptcy since it's associated with many myths. This guide debunks three of them: Bankruptcy...
Many different medical issues could leave someone unable to work and worried about paying their bills. Someone who develops a degenerative condition, like Lou Gehrig's disease, might worry about future medical expenses and lost earning potential. Those hurt in car...
Friends or family who know you have money problems might steer you away from bankruptcy. They might say it will ruin your credit score, and you’ll never be able to get a loan, credit card or mortgage again. They are wrong, and the following is why. Bankruptcy shows...
But what happens if you’re drowning in debt and can’t pay your bills? If you can’t keep up with your bills, filing for bankruptcy may help stop creditors from collection activities. However, whether you will be able to keep your car or not will mainly depend on your...
The decision to file for bankruptcy is often a courageous one. If you have accepted the challenging reality that you are very unlikely to be able to dig yourself out of tough financial circumstances anytime soon without some assistance, you may be feeling a strange...
When you file for bankruptcy, it may seem like you will never stop filling out forms and documents. However, these are necessary to help you secure the financial help you need. You may wonder if you should keep these documents and forms after your bankruptcy is...
If you’re one of the millions of Americans with an alcohol and/or drug issue, you may be concerned that it can be used against you if you need to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits when a medical condition has left you unable to work. The...
Making the decision to file for bankruptcy can be one of the hardest things you ever do. If you’ve been struggling with unmanageable debt for some time, however, it might be just the right decision to help you move forward. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is one of the...
Financial difficulties can significantly impact your overall health and well-being. In addition, the burden of owing money may cause you emotional distress. The worry of providing for your family and the constant collection calls, court cases and foreclosure can cause...
Some adults coping with a major medical issue will eventually recover enough to resume their professional activities. Others may not be so fortunate. As a result, it is quite common for those coping with a chronic medical condition or a severe injury to need to change...