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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

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. It matters because not all debts are equal in the eyes of the law. Secured vs Unsecured Debt: What’s the Difference?

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Credit Card Debt and Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Bankruptcy is often a wise choice for those overwhelmed by credit card debt and looking to get back on track and rebuild their finances. With credit card debt specifically, debtors often wonder how the process works and how it will affect their ability to still use current cards or open new ones in the future.

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Credit Card Debt and Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Bankruptcy is often a wise choice for those overwhelmed by credit card debt and looking to get back on track and rebuild their finances. With credit card debt specifically, debtors often wonder how the process works and how it will affect their ability to still use current cards or open new ones in the future.

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Can I Settle My Credit Card Debt Myself?

Titan Consulting

Financial hardship could make it possible to negotiate debt balances and pay less than the full amount owed. Bankruptcy can wipe out unsecured bills, leaving creditors with no way to recover the debt. A growing stack of bills collects and grows bigger each week. When Should You Consider a Debt Settlement Program ?

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Who Can Declare Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 7 is the most common form of bankruptcy for individuals and families, and it allows you to discharge many of your unsecured debts within only a few months. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a form of personal bankruptcy that liquidates filers’ assets to discharge qualifying unsecured debts. What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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How are Medical Bills Treated in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 will wipe out (discharge) your medical debt along with other unsecured debt, but you must have low enough income to pass the means test in order to qualify for it. These are categorized as priority unsecured debts. #7.

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When Should You File for Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Some people may be overwhelmed with credit card debt, especially those who spend more than 20% of their annual net income on credit card bills, have maxed out limits on several cards, and/or can only afford to pay the minimum on credit card bills.