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9 Ways To Get A Fantastic Credit Score After Bankruptcy

With some hard work and smart planning, you can have great credit after bankruptcy.
Thinking about bankruptcy but terrified of the negative credit implications?
Don’t believe it when someone tells you that your credit will go up once you’ve gotten rid of the mountain of unpaid debts and past due accounts?
I get it – most people are convinced their credit will be terrible after bankruptcy. In fact, lots of people think they’ll never be able to get credit every again.

Lawsuit Against Chase Alleging Illegal Debt Collection Tactics To Continue, Los Angeles Judge Says

chase bank lawsuit in californiaUh oh! Chase is in trouble – again? Still?
JPMorgan Chase Bank is facing charges of illegal and fraudulent tactics in over 100,000 debt collection lawsuits in California.

6 Simple Facts About Charged-Off Accounts

factsKnowing what charge-off means can make debt resolution an easier process.
When you go past due on a debt, you the phone calls begin pleasantly enough. Customer service representatives try to gently move you to make a payment, almost apologetically so.
But within a few months of missing a payment, they start talking in ominous terms about charging off your account.

Why Bankruptcy Doesn’t Make You A Failure (Really)


Awhile back, my practice went from boom to bust. One day I had a staff of 14 people, the next I was sitting alone at a desk in 2,500 square feet of prime downtown Manhattan office space.
At the time, I considered myself a failure. Looking back on it, I realize that I couldn’t have been further from the truth.
My office, prior to the collapse, was making a ton of money – but all of it was going out the door in overhead. My clients weren’t disappointed, but they sure weren’t thrilled with the service we were giving.

How To Stay In Bankruptcy – Even After You Die

Death may be the end of the road for many, but if someone is in bankruptcy then the case can still go on.
What if your loved one has filed for bankruptcy and dies before the case is over?
Does the bankruptcy case disappear, or does it continue?
How does it affect the administration of the deceased person’s estate?
What if it’s a joint bankruptcy case – and the other person is still alive?
Nobody ever said death was easy …
If The Debtor Dies During Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

For Corporations, Weigh Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Against Other Options When Winding Up Affairs


More than half of all businesses formed today will be gone in five years. Statistics like that notwithstanding, Chapter 7 bankruptcy isn’t usually the best route to take for the corporation shareholders.
According to Statistic Brain, chances of small business success are slim over the long haul. From incompetence to disasters, a litany of mistakes can shutter your operations in short order.

How To Gain Perspective And Find A Solution To Your Debt Problems

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Solving your debt problems can be as tough as a blind man trying to describe an elephant.
In the story of the blind men and the elephant, three blind men all come together to describe the animal.

Bankruptcy Credit Counseling Company Giving Marketers Access To Their Clients

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People who file for bankruptcy and look for the credit counseling provider with the lowest price could be getting more than they bargained for.

14 Free Android Apps To Save You Money

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We spend an awful lot of time with our mobile phones in our hand. At the same time, we don’t do much to keep our spending in line.
Thankfully, there are a host of free mobile apps to help you get your finances in order, save money, and do it all without putting down your phone.

How To Track Your Bankruptcy Case Online

When you file for bankruptcy, you’re at the mercy of the court and your lawyer. Why not make it easier to get up-to-the-moment information?
Bankruptcy is a court proceeding, and it’s a public one.
Court documents are filed electronically, and the public has access to those records.

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