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Most loans are made possible by having some type of collateral to use as security. For instance, when you buy a new car the lender takes a security interest in the car and holds on to that interest until the loan is paid in full. This interest is what allows an auto lender to repossess a vehicle when payments are not made. The same is true when you purchase a house, and use the house as...

When you have more bills than you can pay, you start to look for any way to get out of debt and keep current on monthly obligations. Some people turn to friends or family, take out a consolidation loan, or try to refinance their home. But you have to be careful when looking for ways to transfer debt, so you don’t end up owing more and so that you actually make progress on getting your debts...

Foreclosure is your mortgage lender’s way to take back your house if you become delinquent on your mortgage note. Some lenders act more quickly than others, while some take a while to start the foreclosure process. In either case, you need to know that there are things you can to do prevent a foreclosure and save your house. If you are in this situation, let us help by explaining your options...

Finding a way to ease your financial burden is a tough order. But once you take the time to explore your options and put a plan in place, you will begin to feel better about your financial future immediately. There is no better feeling than knowing you are able to pay all of your bills, and that the collection calls and letters have finally stopped. As with most things in life, there is more...

When you file for bankruptcy you get to make certain choices about what debts you still want to pay. Most people decide to continue making their house and car payments, so they don’t have to move or find another mode of transportation. But when you make this decision, you need to know how you will be expected to continue paying. Prior to the change in bankruptcy laws in 2005 you could simply...

Finding a solution to money troubles is a personal and private matter for most people. It can be embarrassing to be turned away at a cash register because your debit or credit card is not accepted, but it happens to more people than you might think. The number of people who have more than enough money to pay all the bills and live a lavish lifestyle is pretty low, and the need for some form...

Being prepared for what to expect during a bankruptcy case make it easier to decide whether to file. We all like to know what lies ahead, so we can plan for the things that need planning. But it is also nice to know what to expect after you have gone through a life changing event. And filing bankruptcy can be life changing, for the better! Here are five things you should expect after filing...

When tough times hit financially it can be hard to know where to turn, or what solution to try. There are all kinds of ways to get in debt, but getting out of debt does not seem to be as easy. You can try different approaches to managing your debt, like refinancing your house or taking out a credit card consolidation loan, but sometimes the best answer is to file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is...

There are two types of consumer bankruptcy cases; a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13. A Chapter 7 is a total liquidation of all of your debts, expect the ones for things you want to keep. Most people need to hang on to at least their home and their car, even in bankruptcy, and so these loans still have to be paid. On the other hand, a Chapter 13 is a reorganization of debts, where you pay back less...

Most people who file bankruptcy don’t have a lot of extra money each month. For this reason a Chapter 7 case is usually preferred, because a Chapter 7 will get rid of all of your unsecured debt while a Chapter 13 will require repayment of at least a portion of unsecured balances. The amount of unsecured debt you have to pay back in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy depends on the amount of income you...