Filing For Bankruptcy Without A Lawyer: What To Know
How to file bankruptcy on your own, the most common pro se mistakes, what petition preparers can and cannot do, and where to find free or low-cost help.
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Debt Settlement Vs Bankruptcy: Which Hurts Your Credit Less?
A side-by-side comparison of debt settlement and bankruptcy covering credit damage, taxes on forgiven debt, fees, timelines, and when each makes sense.
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How Bankruptcy Affects Your Credit Score (And How Long It Lasts)
How Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy work, how long each stays on your credit reports, how discharged accounts should appear, and how to rebuild.
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Best Credit Cards After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The types of credit cards that work after a Chapter 7 discharge, how to choose one, and examples of cards open to people rebuilding credit.
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Can You File Bankruptcy On Credit Card Debt?
When credit card debt can be wiped out in bankruptcy, the pre-filing charges that can be challenged, how the means test works, and alternatives to consider.
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Can I Lose My Car If I File For Bankruptcy?
How bankruptcy exemptions protect your car, your options for a financed vehicle in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, and how your car loan should appear on your reports.
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How Much Does Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Cost?
A breakdown of Chapter 13 costs, including the court filing fee, attorney fees, course fees, and the trustee’s percentage fee, compared with Chapter 7.