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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Declaring bankruptcy will discharge most types of debt but not others. Before you declare bankruptcy, it’s crucial to understand how the law treats the concept of secured vs unsecured debt. And possibly the most common question people ask is credit card debt is secured or unsecured.

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MARCH 9, 2022

Firstly, you need to understand the difference between unsecured and secured debts. Unsecured debts refer to debts that don’t have collateral. Secured debts refer to debts with collateral, like house payments and car payments. Will Bankruptcy Eliminate All of My Debts?

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

In order to plan out your financial future, you need to understand the difference between secured and unsecured loans. Unsecured loans are loans that don’t have collateral. If you fail to repay an unsecured personal loan, the lender cannot repossess your assets. Credit card debts. Payday loans.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Credit card debt is a huge reason people end up filing for bankruptcy. The incredibly high interest rates alone plus the ease of procuring cards contribute to what can be a vicious cycle of maxing out limits, paying only minimums, and applying for more cards. Can I Declare Bankruptcy for Credit Card Debt?

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MARCH 13, 2024

In this blog, you’ll learn about whether you can reaffirm your debt in Ch. Have additional questions regarding bankruptcy or reaffirming secured debts? Entering a reaffirmation agreement is a way that debtors in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy keep collateral attached to secured debt like houses or cars.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

If you’re looking for immediate debt relief and you’re hoping to immediately begin building back your good credit, Chapter 7 would be the best fit for you and your goals. To keep thing like houses and cars through a Chapter 7 you will need to reaffirm the debts on the house or car and maintain regular payments.

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JUNE 14, 2023

Declaring Bankruptcy Before a Divorce If you’re on good terms with your spouse and are struggling with unsecured debts, you may want to consider filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy before your divorce. This can also simplify the divorce process because you won’t have to divide your unsecured debts when going through dissolution proceedings.

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