February, 2012 Articles

Don’t Let Wage Garnishment Happen to You

If you are ignoring credit card bills you can’t seem to pay, you may find yourself facing wage garnishment. This is a last-ditch effort on the part of your creditors to collect on your debts by ...
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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was enacted to protect consumers from abusive practices by debt collectors and to provide a way for consumers to dispute debts which they believe to be unfair or ...
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Chico Eco-Friendly Business Calls it Quits

An internet retail company based in Chico decided to close recently after 15 years of business. The company started as a retail store which sold a variety of green products from health items to ...
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Deciding Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Protection

If you have found yourself overwhelmed by debt with no hope of getting out from under it, it may be time to seek bankruptcy protection through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. You may be wondering which form ...
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California Leads in Bankruptcy Filings

According to statistics published by the American Bankruptcy Institute, California leads the nation with bankruptcy filings. Several factors account for this, including the fact that California is the ...
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California Bankruptcy Exemptions

When filing for bankruptcy, your exemptions are an important consideration. In a Chapter 7 filing, exemptions consist of the property or assets you are allowed to keep, which are not used by the ...
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Florida Discusses Foreclosure Reform Bill

Lawmakers in Florida House Attempt To Expedite Foreclosure Process Reporters with an eye on the Florida legislature say that a new reform bill is being tossed around by members of the House of ...
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Florida To Receive Foreclosure Relief In National Settlement

US Attorney General Announces $26 Billion Foreclosure Agreement In an attempt to provide financial relief to struggling homeowners and investors, the federal government has issued funds to states ...
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Foreclosure: Details and Ramifications

Causes of Foreclosure Purchasing a home is a huge event in a person's life—it is very likely one of the most significant purchases a person will ever make. Along with the joys of owning a ...
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