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Debtor Education Course After Filing for Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Medical bills, credit cards, payday loans, and struggling businesses – it can seem like the letters and calls from creditors will never stop. Since 2005, a debtor education course from an approved provider is mandatory for anyone who files for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy filings for both individuals and businesses are on the rise.

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Should You File for Bankruptcy if a Strong Economy is Just Around the Corner

Titan Consulting

In many cases, you may also lose certain secured assets like homes and cars in a liquidation to pay your creditors some of what you owe. In addition to the fees you will pay to courts and your attorney, you will also incur fees for court approved financial education courses you must successfully complete to have your debts discharged.

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5 Common Bankruptcy Myths and the Truth Behind Them

Debt Free Colorado

At the Law Office of Clark Daniel Dray (debtfreecolorado), you can be sure that a bankruptcy attorney will inform and educate you about the myths about bankruptcy in Littleton, CO. At the beginning of the bankruptcy process, a petition is filed by the debtor or, less frequently, by creditors. Definitely not.

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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 7 is also known as liquidation bankruptcy because it involves liquidating (selling off) non-exempt assets belonging to the debtor to repay creditors and lenders. The bankruptcy trustee will sell your non-exempt assets to pay a portion of your debts to creditors. They cannot take legal action against you or seize your assets.

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Dismissed. Can I Refile?

Sawin & Shea

The Chapter 13 repayment plan consolidates your existing debts into a three to five-year plan to pay back your creditors, and initiating the process offers immediate protections, including an automatic stay, and allows you to keep all of your possessions. Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you improve your financial situation.

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What is the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?

Sawin & Shea

If you miss payments and default on this type of debt, the creditor can seize the asset to liquidate it and apply those proceeds to the money you owe. In some cases, the assets or secured interest is something a creditor voluntarily agrees to in a lien; in other cases, the lien may be involuntary.

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10 Reasons You Were Rejected for Credit

Credit Corp

Creditors like to see that you can handle a mix of revolving and installment loan accounts, and a good credit mix can actually help improve your score. If you’re getting denied because you don’t have a mortgage, call the creditor and ask what else you can do to show that you’re a serious and responsible borrower.

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