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When you file for bankruptcy, you trigger an “automatic stay,” your protection against creditors and others who wish to collect money from you. However, the automatic stay is not all-powerful. Here is a look at what it can and cannot do for you Stops wage garnishment...
Soon after you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will attend the 341 meeting. You may feel a bit anxious, wondering what this is all about. Be assured that this meeting is a good first step on your journey to a better financial future. Naming the...
If you are like many Marylanders who have decent credit scores, you undoubtedly receive stacks of credit card applications in the mail every single month. Many of these may offer you attractive interest rates, such as 0% APR for a year or 0% APR on balance transfers....
When you feel the pinch of unmanageable debt, worry takes over. You might conclude your only choice is to go bankrupt. In reality, there are options besides filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Here are a few you can try instead of declaring bankruptcy. Negotiating...
Most emergency rooms have physicians that know how to triage patients. For that reason, it often makes sense to visit one for any life-threatening condition. You even may choose to go to the ER for ailments that are less serious. According to the Centers for Disease...
If your dollar does not seem to go as far as it did just a few months ago, your mind is not playing tricks on you. In fact, according to reporting from CBS News, the prices of goods and services have climbed faster in the past year than during any period in the...
Unpaid medical debts may result in overwhelming financial hardships. Many Americans file for bankruptcy to find relief from unmanageable medical bills or to avoid losing their homes. As noted by Credit Karma, some bankruptcy petitioners may wish to continue paying...
Going through divorce and bankruptcy separately is stressful even in the most amicable situations. Dealing with both at once exacerbates the strain on you personally and financially. Here is some information to help you decide which proceeding should take precedence....
When the IRS places a tax lien against your property, a bankruptcy may not remove or discharge it. As reported by Credit.com, tax debts have a 10-year statute of limitations from the date of assessment. The IRS may collect the amount that you owe until the SOL expires...
As part of filing bankruptcy, you must repair your financial health. Have you heard about secured credit cards and how they may help rebuild your credit? NerdWallet explains how secured credit cards work. Learn about all your options for forming a new relationship...
