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Bankruptcy laws are complicated, and it’s often difficult to tell what your rights are when filing for bankruptcy, and what has to be done under law, but understanding these rights can help you make informed decisions about your financial future.
Trying to determine if bankruptcy is right for you? The first step is understanding if it can help with the specific types of debt you're trying to escape. Here's a breakdown of what can and can't be discharged in a bankruptcy.
Everyone who has debts also has legal rights. It’s important to know your consumer rights so lenders can’t take advantage of you. Here are the most important consumer protection laws currently on the books.
If you discuss the dreams and opportunities that come with winning the lottery amongst a group of friends, there’s inevitably one person who points out you’re going to have to pay half of it in taxes. It can be a bummer, but it’s also not necessarily true. Here's the true cost of winning the lottery.
Credit scores can be a good gauge of someone's financial stability, and if that's something you're looking for in a partner, you might be inclined to disqualify a potential partner for having a bad credit score. Here's a suggestion: don't. At least, not until you have all the facts.
Student loan counseling can be a life-changing tool, especially for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their federal student loans. To make the most of your counseling session (and save yourself some time), there are a few steps you should take care of in advance of your appointment.
In community property states, assets and liabilities that either person acquires during the marriage become the joint property of both spouses. In other words, “what’s mine is yours” legally applies to all sorts of income and debts. Here's what that can mean for you.
Learn about the legal status known as “judgment proof” for people with low income, where benefits such as Social Security do not count as garnishable assets.
For many people, marriage represents the joining of two to become one. But what about your credit history? If your spouse has had some setbacks, what does that mean for your credit score? And how can you can help (or hurt) each other as you work to build a lifetime of strong credit? Here's what you need to know.
Many credit card issuers offer hardship programs for customers experiencing a financial setback. The problem, however, is that sometimes these programs end before your situation has gone back to normal. So let’s take a look at what happens when your credit card deferment ends, and what you can do to protect yourself.
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