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Live Longer After Filing Bankruptcy? Economists Say “Yes”

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 23:11

A recent study by economists suggests that Chapter 13 debtors whose cases were confirmed and completed through discharge derive significant economic and health benefits from their filings as compared to Chapter 13 debtors whose cases were dismissed.This

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Spouse Filing Bankruptcy Individually: Here’s How You will be Impacted

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 18:49

There are many reasons why a married couple may decide that only one spouse needs to file bankruptcy. The bankruptcy law allows a married person to file an individual bankruptcy but there will be some impact on the non-filing spouse.

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Beware Judgments

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 02/11/2015 - 00:56

Do you know what it means to have a judgment entered against you? Judgments arise from lawsuits – often collection lawsuits – and they happen when a state court judge decides in favor of the other party.In collection lawsuits, this means that the judge has ruled in favor of the plaintiff – usually a credit card company, finance company or other person or company who is suing you for money damages.

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Statutes of Limitation in Georgia: Credit Card Debts

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/02/2015 - 22:45

In Georgia, the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit to collect credit card debt is 6 years.

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How Soon After Bankruptcy Will You Qualify for a Mortgage?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 11/11/2014 - 00:02

One of the most difficult decisions for a bankruptcy filer involves surrendering a home. Nobody wants to take this step, but sometimes there is just no choice.

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How Soon After Bankruptcy Will You Qualify for a Mortgage?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 11/11/2014 - 00:02

One of the most difficult decisions for a bankruptcy filer involves surrendering a home. Nobody wants to take this step, but sometimes there is just no choice.