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At lunch, a friend informs you that he or she is trying to lose weight. Your friend even tells you the strategies he or she is using to reach his or her goal. Weight loss or physical fitness is a topic many people often feel comfortable discussing with friends and family members. Unfortunately, many of […]
If you have found yourself in a situation where your debts are causing you a great deal of stress, then it is a good time to take action if you have not done so already. Many people delay tackling debt because they think it will be too difficult to accomplish. Often people feel stuck—unsure as […]
Debt can make any person feel stressed out. However, if you are retired, you may be worried even more than a person who is still earning an income. Oftentimes, retirees who are weighed down by debt, fail to take action because they are afraid of losing their social security benefits. The problem is that inaction […]
Ms. Jones had a great credit score. While she used credit, she always paid her bills in full and on time. However, last year Ms. Jones had to undergo emergency surgery and was out of work for several weeks. While she was off of work she did not receive a paycheck. Unfortunately nine months later, […]
If you are thinking about getting a debt consolidation loan because you feel that it could enable you to simplify your finances and get out of debt, you are not alone. Many Americans are turning to debt consolidation programs or loans to try to manage their debts. The idea behind a debt consolidation loan is […]
It is common for people who are exploring the idea of filing for bankruptcy to have some concerns about actually doing so. Unfortunately, some of these concerns may be based upon incorrect information or perceptions about bankruptcy. In some situations, people who could benefit from filing for bankruptcy are deterred from doing so because of […]
Bankruptcy can be confusing. One reason that some people find it so confusing is that there are three different types of bankruptcy, and each of the three types applies to a different set of circumstances. For that reason, some people may not be fully aware of the options that are available with each type of […]
Divorce and financial difficulties often go hand in hand. This makes sense, because when two people who had previously been sharing at least some of the expenses associated with day to day living decide to part ways and establish separate households, each of them becomes responsible for paying for everything that they need. For this […]
There are many fears shared by consumers and businesses that consider bankruptcy as an option for eliminating debt. It is no surprise that one of the biggest fears is that a debtor’s credit will be destroyed indefinitely. While it is true that one’s credit score may take a hit, it is also true that bankruptcy […]
Every type of bankruptcy available to consumers and businesses can help many put debt behind them with the protection of the United States Bankruptcy Courts. However, what some people are not aware of is that Chapter 7 bankruptcy, unlike other types of bankruptcy, has certain eligibility requirements that must be met. For those who qualify […]
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