New Bankruptcy Law ? Targeting the Wrong People?

Last April, President Bush enthusiastically signed into law the oddly-named Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act. This bill, representing the biggest overhaul of bankruptcy law in twenty-five years, was written in order to discourage "bankruptcy of convenience." Proponents of the bill, which included the credit card industry, say that the... Read More

Bankruptcy Your Best Bet?

Filing bankruptcy is a common practice among the U.S. Over 2 million people file for bankruptcy every year. So many families today are swimming in debt, which is not surprising with the amount of credit that is being offered. If you pay your bills, you're given the opportunity to run... Read More

How to Negotiate Debt Settlement

People over extend themselves financially as a result of a change in their lifestyle. In today's economy were company mergers, and such; creates a displacement and hardship to the major of the workforce. This event leaves good people without a decent source of income to sustain their lifestyle and cope... Read More

Is Filing for Bankruptcy an Option for You?

Bankruptcy laws give debtors a way to resolve debt by dividing their assets among their various creditors and in some cases will allow debtors to be freed of outstanding debts that cannot be paid, even after the division of assets. For individuals who find themselves unable to pay their debts,... Read More

Should You Invest In Savings Or Payoff Your Debts?

I have faced this financial question 8 years ago and recently I have friends asked me this same question. I think I should write it up so that it may help some of you that having the same situation.The decision whether to invest your monthly excess cash into savings account... Read More

Repair Bad Credit Yourself

In March 2005, the U.S. financial services industry succeeded in hammering the first nail in their plan to overhaul the nation's bankruptcy system. Repairing bad credit yourself will be more necessary than ever. After contributing millions of dollars to elect Republican candidates sympathetic to their big money interests, banks, credit... Read More

What You Should Know About Bankruptcy

Filing bankruptcy is not only a last resort legal action; it is also a very complicated legal action that definitely needs the expertise of a lawyer. When thinking about bankruptcy, you first need to decide if bankruptcy is right for you. If it is, then you need the help of... Read More

Credit Counseling ? Signs That You May Need Help

Credit counseling is a viable option for those who are feeling the stress of being overwhelmed by debt. Credit counseling primarily offers assistance with working out a credit and debt repayment plan for an individual to gain control of their finances by creating a structured budget for an individual to... Read More

Utah, the Nation?s Bankruptcy Capital

Congress recently passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, designed to minimize frivolous bankruptcy filings and to require debtors to repay some of their debt. Once it takes effect in October, 2005, the law will make it harder for those with problem debt to have their debt wiped... Read More

Bankruptcy Reform: Designed to Protect Big Business

Who will benefit from the new bankruptcy reform laws? The financial services industry and other big business groups, that's who.These groups contributed millions of dollars to elect Bush and other Republican candidates in 2000 and 2004, with the goal of overhauling the bankruptcy system. They and other big business groups... Read More

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Dont Drown Your Debts, Manage Them!

Are you among the millions of people who have found... Read More

IVA Advice

An IVA (individual voluntary arrangement) is an alternative to bankruptcy... Read More

Repair Bad Credit Yourself

In March 2005, the U.S. financial services industry succeeded in... Read More

Is There Any Way To Get Out Of Debt?

In this era where we are bombarded daily with commercials... Read More

Debt Recovery Can be Easy

OK, so you are up to your head in debt.... Read More

A History of Money and Banking Secrets That Banks Dont Want Published

A History of Money and TradeTo start with a history... Read More

The 7 Secrets to Getting?and Staying?Out of Debt

As vice president of the American Credit Foundation, a nonprofit... Read More

Debt Settlement -- Why the Critics Are Wrong

After October 17, 2005, a lot of people are going... Read More

Budget the Luxuries First!

Strictly speaking, his advice was preceded by another Heinlein maxim... Read More

The Credit Card Debt Termination Scam

"Legally terminate credit card debt! You can be debt-free in... Read More

Currency Trading Fee Concept

Troubles with Global Economy; Do you see future problems with... Read More

How Do I Lower My Debt Burdens?

How do I lower my debts?There are several ways of... Read More

The New Bankruptcy Law -- How Will It Affect Debt Negotiation?

In April 2005, Congress made sweeping changes in U.S. bankruptcy... Read More

Ten Ways to Get Out of Debt

1) Use your AssetsIf you have assets with some significant... Read More

Utah, the Nation?s Bankruptcy Capital

Congress recently passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection... Read More

Getting Past The Idea Of Budgeting & Saving Money

I'm sure you'll agree that budgeting, saving money, and eliminating... Read More

5 Methods Toward Reducing Your Debt

Decreasing your debt is paramount to having a good credit... Read More

Yes to Less Debt

Feeling stressed by the amount of debts you have? Three... Read More

Bankruptcy: What the New Law Means to You

On April 20 of this year, President Bush signed a... Read More

Bankruptcy: Which Chapter Do I File?

There is more than one kind of bankruptcy. You should... Read More

4 Simple Ways to Solve Your Debt Burden

Getting Behind Getting behind on your debts owed can be... Read More

The Debt Free Lifestyle

Many people have been taught that you cannot get ahead... Read More

What the Mail on Sunday Said

Anyone considering Bankruptcy may have experienced fear after reading an... Read More

The 5 Secrets to Getting Out of Debt Fast

As they stare down at a teetering pile of bills,... Read More

Top Ten Reasons People File for Bankruptcy

1. Eliminate the legal obligation to pay many of your... Read More

Creating A Realistic Budget

Budgeting -- ooh, what a scary word! If you want... Read More

New Bankruptcy Legislation May Make it Harder to Find an Attorney

The recently passed Bankruptcy Abuse prevention and Consumer Protection Act... Read More

Hide That Car! Fighting the Repo Man

Vehicle repossession may appear justified in circumstances where a person... Read More

Assess Your Financial Attitude and Eliminate Your Debt Forever

Want to know if your attitude towards your finances is... Read More

Selecting A Credit Counselor; Asking The Right Questions.

When you find yourself thinking about using a credit counseling... Read More

Debt Elimination 1

If you have multiple debts, you may well be wishing... Read More

Use A Debt Checklist To Examine Where You Are

A Debt Checklist allows you to look at items and... Read More

Debt Relief -- Why Most Programs Have A 75% Failure Rate

Debt consolidation, equity loans, credit counseling, debt management plans, even... Read More