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People in debt could get two month ‘breathing space’

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People who are in debt from credit cards, loans and other personal debt sources could be given ‘breathing space’ under new temporary measures the government has announced. During the current pandemic, debt charity Stepchange has warned of a impending “personal debt tsunami” of £6Bn.

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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

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It distinguishes between what are called ‘secured’ and ‘unsecured’ debts, which are terms you need to know before filing for bankruptcy. And possibly the most common question people ask is credit card debt is secured or unsecured. Secured vs Unsecured Debt: What’s the Difference?

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Can You Reaffirm a Debt in Chapter 13?

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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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How are Medical Bills Treated in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

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Anyone on social media is bound to have seen numerous posts or crowdfunding pleas from friends or friends of friends who are faced with insurmountable medical debts. In fact, 8 million people have started a campaign for themselves or for a family member, and 12 million people have started a campaign for a friend or acquaintance.

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What Happens to My Personal Loan After Bankruptcy?

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With secured personal loans, you need to pay a required amount either through the plan or during the plan. You can also surrender the loan’s collateral in order to discharge the debt. But, fortunately, people that are behind on secured debts can use Chapter 13 to return to good standing on secured debts.

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Does Filing for Bankruptcy Eliminate Debt?

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Once the trustee receives these funds, they then pass them on to creditors to put toward your debt. It also can help people who do not qualify for a Chapter 7 and people who need to catch up on things like houses or cars. Which Bankruptcy Clears All Debt? The answer to this isn’t quite this straightforward.

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Chapter 13 and Gambling Debt

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Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows people with regular income to develop debt repayment plans to discharge their eligible debts over 3 to 5 years. This is different from Chapter 7 bankruptcy which liquidates assets to pay back debts but does not involve a structured repayment plan. What Is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?