Filing for bankruptcy is a process that can introduce people to many new terms that they may not have heard or before, or terms that they may recognize but do not know the definition of. One of these terms is foreclosure, which is a word of key importance to anyone...
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Asset Forfeiture
The assets that you can keep creditors away from
People who have been harassed by creditors know what a daunting and scary experience it can be. Creditors can threaten to take away items like your car, house or even wages, but they can also be fended away from a number of assets through asset protections, as...
Filing for bankruptcy can protect your vehicle
One worry that you may have about falling behind on your vehicle payments is that you may soon be at risk for repossession. The longer you wait between going into debt and filing for bankruptcy, the more time creditors will have to repossess your vehicle.There is one...
Home foreclosures sharply rising in Oregon
Despite numerous encouraging examples about the healing economy provided in recent posts, many Oregon residents still suffer from financial challenges. These may either be long-term or could have been brought on suddenly by unforeseen circumstances, such as an...
An overview on vehicle repossession
It can be frustrating to face the possible repossession of a vehicle on top of other financial difficulties. Your car is most likely your main means of travel to your job, shopping and other places. Without it, your challenges would become even worse. At [nap_names...
Keeping your home during a bankruptcy
One of the greatest stresses a family can face during difficult financial times is the threat of losing their home. At , we understand how serious this issue is, and we are prepared to help you fight to keep your home out of foreclosure...
Zombie foreclosures continue to plague former homeowners
Zombies exist in the world outside television and movies, but not in a way that most people would expect. Unfortunately, thousands of families across the country, including in Oregon, are dealing with a financial plague that can be more devastating and subtle than an...
Oregon residents facing foreclosure may decide to hold onto property
While the worst of the Great Recession has passed over most of the U.S., many communities and even entire states continue to be affected by high unemployment rates, home and vehicle repossession and other difficulties. California, Florida and Nevada, for instance, are...
Debtors beware of false lawsuits filed by creditors
Oregon consumers and their counterparts around the country can often feel taken advantage of or threatened by debt collectors. When debt mounts to the point that repossession of a vehicle, wage garnishment or other actions are feared, situations can appear grim. It...
Some states see drop in foreclosure filings
Economic challenges have plagued many Oregon residents, especially since the recession began. Even with some signs that the economy is rebounding, many people continue to struggle and face ongoing threats of repossession, wage garnishment, bankruptcy or more. Asset...
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