Bankruptcy
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Will Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Fall Off My Credit Report Automatically?
A reader is almost free and clear of her bankruptcy but worries the credit report notations may linger.
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What Is “Reaffirmation” in Bankruptcy? And Should I Do It?
A reader has an idea for preserving his credit score, also known as “keep and pay.” But the solution might be worse than the problem.
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Can I Be Evicted If I’ve Filed for Bankruptcy?
A renter is looking for a way to delay the inevitable.
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Can I Use Cash Advances to Pay Off Student Loans, then Declare Bankruptcy?
You can try. It might work. But if it doesn’t, you’re screwed.
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Can I Keep My Home if I Discharge a Home Equity Loan Through Bankruptcy?
A home equity loan can complicate your bankruptcy filing. If you want to keep your home, you need to know the rules for your state and plan accordingly.
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Can You Inherit Your Parents’ Medical Debt?
A reader’s sister is ill, but she’s also worried about her sister’s son.
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Why Did My Credit Score go Down Two Years After My Bankruptcy?
A reader is also confused that he has two different scores.
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Can I Avoid Bankruptcy Or Is It My Only Option?
A reader is scared to death of bankruptcy. But it might be a new lease on life.
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How Can I Stop Sweating About My HVAC Loan?
A reader declared bankruptcy, but her air conditioning unit is the real problem now.
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Is There Hope for Us In Bankruptcy?
A reader with $80,000 in credit card debt is looking for a way out, and wants to know whether bankruptcy will solve his problems.
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What Do Charles Schwab, Bill Gates, and Donald Trump Have In Common?
This week: A reader tries to stump Howard Dvorkin.
