If you are thinking about starting a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it is likely that credit cards are the last thing on your mind. However, once you get through the process, you are going to want to start to rebuild your credit. It might surprise you to learn that getting a...
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Caring for a loved one may result in unmanageable debts
Individuals may feel overwhelmed while acting as a full-time caregiver for a spouse, child or aging relative. When a serious illness requires round-the-clock care, some caretakers quit their jobs or reduce their hours. An individual may also sell off his or her assets...
Breaking down the Chapter 7 means test
The decision to seek personal bankruptcy protection is no doubt one that people in Oregon anguish over. Yet after committing to this course of action, an equally important decision awaits: what chapter to file under? Statistics show that one particular form of...
Why you might not want to put off bankruptcy until the new year
This year has been one for the record books. If you racked up medical debt this year or got furloughed from a job, you may be struggling to cover your bills and expenses. One way out of the morass of debt is to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. But a lot of people...
What is a Chapter 7 reaffirmation agreement?
Many young families that are facing financial hardship worry about their future. They might know that bankruptcy is an option that's available to them, but they often fear that pursuing bankruptcy will leave them with nothing. As a result, these families tend to work...
Should I file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13?
Deciding to file for bankruptcy is a difficult decision that requires a great deal of planning and consideration. Before making that decision, however, you should be aware of your options when it comes to filing for bankruptcy. Most bankruptcies are filed under...
What is exempt property in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a legal resource that can help struggling consumers enjoy debt relief. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a liquidation bankruptcy option that allows struggling consumers to liquidate non-exempt assets to repay creditors and enjoy a fresh financial start....
Steps to rebuild credit after bankruptcy
Contrary to popular belief, filing bankruptcy does not mean that a person will never have decent, or even good credit again. As a matter of fact, if handled properly, one may even end up with the highest credit score they have ever had in the following years. Though a...
Understanding circumstances where bankruptcy may be a good option
Oregon residents who are in debt may wonder when is the right time for them to file for bankruptcy. They might have $20,000 or $30,000 in credit card debt or a car loan for a few thousand dollars.First, the individual may want to consider their income and asset level....
Dealing with student loan debt in bankruptcy
For many people in Oregon struggling with insurmountable debt, student loans may comprise a significant portion of the overall burden. Across the country, over 44 million people collectively owe $1.5 trillion in student loan debt, forming the second-highest category...
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