Entertainment Daily reports that Kerry Katona, the former Atomic Kitten member, is once again back on her feet after several years of financial struggles. After many years of financial hardships and going bankrupt several times, Katona impresses fans (and anyone struggling with finances) by announcing that she is yet again a homeowner!
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There are different types of bankruptcy, and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is one of the most commonly used. In a legal proceeding, the debtor petitions to have a fresh start and obtain financial freedom by discharging his debts. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is also known as liquidation bankruptcy because this bankruptcy form will liquidate or sell your personal property except for some properties exempt by law. The proceeds of the sale will then be used to pay the creditors.

There is so much mis-information about bankruptcy and how it works, or does not work.  Know your options before making any decision to file or not to file bankruptcy or participate in a “debt workout scheme”.

Below is a YouTube video presented by John Oliver, who does a fairly decent job describing the challenges with filing bankruptcy, including the history of our current bankruptcy laws.
Please excuse the occasional foul language or crude comments.  The substance is worth the viewing.

Filing bankruptcy is a great debt relief tool especially after suffering from financial problems and unmanageable debt. There are different types of bankruptcy, such as Bankruptcy Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13. This article will try to give you a quick overview of how much it will cost to file bankruptcy and how a bankruptcy filing can get your debts wiped.

Although COVID-19 turned most industries upside down, the housing market is doing better than ever. Prices are skyrocketing, you’ll rarely see vacant homes, and only a few homeowners have completely been foreclosed on. Even if foreclosure is coming your way, the national housing shortage gives you the opportunity to sell your home for more than it’s worth…and fast!
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Arizona Bill wants Judgment Creditor to get paid before homeowners when house is refinanced (something Arizona law has not allowed since mid 1950s).
Concerns about Arizona HB 2617, especially with the amendments: will allow old and new judgments to attached to homesteads.

Being overwhelmed with financial debt can sometimes lead you to choose bankruptcy as a last resort. It can be a great tool for debt relief, but filing for bankruptcy is a serious decision that you have to think through. The bankruptcy filing has certain advantages and disadvantages, and it is up to you to weigh the pros and cons between filing and not filing.

Filing for bankruptcy in Washington or Oregon is a means to give yourself a fresh start after being overwhelmed by unmanageable debt. Many people think that debtors who filed for bankruptcy will have a hard time rebuilding their credit, especially people with bad credit scores even before filing bankruptcy. However, there are ways to increase your credit score despite having a bad credit history. In this article, you’ll learn how to improve and rebuild your credit wisely.

Are you planning on refinancing your home?  If so, you could lose protections from creditors under bill at Legislature