Archive for the ‘Bankruptcy’ Category

Chapter 10 bankruptcy – What is this?

The Chapter 10 bankruptcy  is basically a clause under the US Bankruptcy Code describing how a company can save itself by applying for court protection from debtors. The Court then appoints an independent manager, who advises the company  on how it should be reorganized so it can continue to function and recover from its financial [...]

Joint bankruptcy – Is this a Good Idea?

Joint bankruptcy is when a husband and wife file for bankruptcy together or “jointly.” Before you decide on whether you should file individually or joint, you need to look up the pros and cons of the situation as well as, keeping in mind what your ultimate long and short term financial goals are. The Disadvantages [...]

Filing bankruptcy in Oregon – The Pros and Cons

If you are filing bankruptcy in Oregon you will need to know to what extent this law will provide relief, and what loans are not covered under this law. Filing bankruptcy in Oregon is a good option if any of the following statements apply to you: -    Your bills are too long overdue and you [...]

Implications Of Bankruptcy – Is This Freedom From Debt Worth It?

Most people do not really understand the full implications of bankruptcy. The reality is that bankruptcy is not a new bed of roses, although someone in deep financial troubles can perceive this relief as such. First of all, not everyone will qualify for bankruptcy. After the bankruptcy laws were amended in 2005, there were many [...]

Bankruptcy Solutions – What Is Not Covered Under This Umbrella?

It is a myth that bankruptcy solutions will cover all financial problems. There are many debts that bankruptcy will not resolve. Before you declare bankruptcy, you need to be aware, which of your debts will not be covered under bankruptcy relief. Some debts that will not be covered are: 1.    Student loans – This loan [...]

When Debt Counseling Is Needed?

We hear a lot about debt counseling and everyone can agree that it is a good service to utilize in theory. Most credit repair agencies offer debt counseling for free making many consumers question its actual value.  People who hire credit repair agencies feel that they are buying services only to eliminate their debt and [...]

Credit repair fraud – Are you Asking For It?

I have seen many ads for credit repair services and some of them are beyond preposterous. They scream credit repair fraud in capital letters, but even so, people pay attention to them and many even believe them. Some examples are, “We can make your negative entries disappear”, “Guaranteed jump in credit score”, “Bankruptcy can be [...]

How do you find poor credit lenders?

Most people who have a low credit score feel that they cannot find credit lenders in the market any longer. This is not true. You can. There are plenty of poor score credit lenders out there who make a living by catering to this corner of the market. It is not very difficult to find [...]

5 Ways To Remove Bankruptcy

The first thing you should know about the different methods available to remove bankruptcy is that they all take time. You cannot remove the mark of bankruptcy before 11 years have passed. However, this does not mean that you should lose hope. Not at all. In fact, many people have enjoyed a great surge in [...]

Why do you need to increase your credit score?

I have been asked this question many times. Why do you need to increase your credit score? The answer is simple- a good credit score offers you the best options in financial matters. You can get a loan, mortgage, credit card and most other benefits even if you have a poor score. So why bother? [...]