86 articles on "bankruptcy"

How Does Bankruptcy Work?

How Does Bankruptcy Work? by: Stuart Simpson Of course, bankruptcy is your last resort. It is tough but provides a legal remedy for your financial situation. Bankruptcy is a 3-step process: You must first file in federal or state court saying...

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How Does Bankruptcy Work?

Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding in which a person or business declares that they are unable to pay their debts. This allows the debtor to eliminate or restructure their debts and start fresh. While bankruptcy may seem like a daunting process, it is ...

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Foreclosure And The Bankruptcy Stay

While there are many reasons for the rise in bankruptcy filings, with working families falling victim to job losses, the collapse in the real estate market and plunging home values is one of the principal reasons for the rise in filings. Over the la...

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Going Bankrupt in the World

g Bankrupt in the World by: Sam Vaknin, Ph.D. It all starts by defaulting on an obligation: Money owed to creditors or to suppliers is not paid on time, interest payments due on bank loans or on corporate bonds issued to the public are withheld....

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Chapter 13 bankruptcy basics

The purpose behind Chapter 13 Bankruptcy filing is rehabilitation of the debtor. Meaning you are given the opportunity to repay some or all of your debts.but under generally better terms (lower or no interest). Rather than having to liquidate assets ...

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Bankruptcy Myths Busted

Bankruptcy Myths Busted by: Bk Home The average American knows very little about bankruptcy. Most people probably are aware of bankruptcy’s ability to dissolve debt and give the debtor a fresh start. Some of the information you might have hear...

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There Are Two Types Of Personal Bankruptcy, What Are They?

There Are Two Types Of Personal Bankruptcy, What Are They? by: Matt Clarkson There are two different types of personal bankruptcy that an individual can file, Chapter 7 & Chapter 13. Chapter 7 allows you to disburse of most or all of your debts ...

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Bankruptcy Basics

Bankruptcy Basics by: James H. Dimmitt According to the American Bankruptcy Institute “household debt is at a record high relative to disposable income.” The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts reported that the number of filings for th...

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The Bankruptcy Record Is Open To The Public

The Bankruptcy Record Is Open To The Public by: Jakob Jelling Before you file for bankruptcy, it is important to realize that all bankruptcy proceedings will be listed in public bankruptcy records. Therefore, if you have filed for bankruptcy, it...

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What Bankruptcy Exceptions Can Protect Property In Colorado And Connecticut?

One of the main benefits of filing for bankruptcy is the ability to protect your property. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, for example, a debtor's assets will be sold to pay back creditors. Thankfully, there are US federal bankruptcy laws that set up...

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