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Can I Keep My Property When Filing Bankruptcy?

Can I keep my things when filing BK? Most likely, yes. There are many ways to keep your possessions through the bankruptcy process and only a few where you would not be able to. A free consultation with your Arizona bankruptcy attorney would answer all of these questions.

Get the Facts When Considering Bankruptcy

If you have a bankruptcy question, don't just take what someone says as fact. Research the answer for yourself. Another option would be to seek the assistance of an experienced bankruptcy attorney and find out the facts regarding filing for bankruptcy.

Credit Cards and Declaring Bankruptcy

What do you do if you have a credit card with a zero balance and you are filing bankruptcy. You don't have to give up the credit card necessarily. It is possible to keep that credit card which may come in handy after you have filed bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy - A Fresh Start

Don't be afraid to look at bankruptcy as an option.

U.S. District Court Allows Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Claim

Analysis of a recent U.S. District Court case on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

There Is Life After Filing Bankruptcy

Filing bankruptcy doesn't end your credit life. There is life after bankruptcy. Like anything else, if you plan for life after bankruptcy and work hard at re-building your credit, things can rapidly improve after filing for bankruptcy protection.

Learning Lessons on Finance in High School, not “The Hard Way”

By teaching high school students financial awareness before they become adults may help curb the financial crisis that America is currently facing. Many states have began to educate students to help avoid bad financial situations down the road. Educate Our Youth About Financial Obligations.

Chapter 13 Repayment Plan: How is it Calculated?

An article briefly explaining the methods that the court uses to determine the monthly repayment plan in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Asset Protection During Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Protecting Your Assets during Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Credit Scores and Bankruptcy

Closely guarded secret: Bankruptcy may help your credit score.

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