Stopping a Home Foreclosure with a Bankruptcy, Temporarily or Permanently
Filing bankruptcy can buy you a little time or a lot of time, enough time either to transition to a new home or to save your home.
September 19, 2012
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Chapter 13 Conquers Both Older and Newer Income Taxes
If you owe a number of years of income tax debt, Chapter 13 allows you to favor those taxes that have to be favored, while
September 18, 2012
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$36 Billion in Student Loans Is Owed by Americans 60 Years Old and Older
This $36 billion is owed by 2 million older Americans. Garnishment of their Social Security benefits to pay these student loans has skyrocketed.
September 17, 2012
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The Limited Power to Force a Creditor to Surrender Your Garnished Wages
Once garnished, that portion of your wages or salary is forever gone. With one exception.
September 14, 2012
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Chapter 13 Tames Your Income Tax Monster
A “straight” Chapter 7 can write off some income taxes. But if you owe recent taxes, or multiple years of taxes, Chapter 13 is usually
September 13, 2012
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The Collision between State Garnishment Law and Federal Bankruptcy Law
Bankruptcy quashes a garnishment, but only if it’s filed in time.
September 12, 2012
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