September, 2013 Articles

The Bankruptcy Timeline in Michigan

If you are considering bankruptcy, you may think the process starts when you file your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 petition. A preparation process occurs prior to the filing of your petition, however, ...
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Laws about Auto Repossession in Illinois

The state of Illinois maintains certain laws about the repossession of automobiles which have been bought as "secured transactions." A secured transaction is one in which the purchased item ...
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Your Credit Score

As everyone knows, your credit score is a very important number. Where your score rides can impact your financial future in terms of loans, credit cards, and more. The most common credit score number ...
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Getting a Discharge of Debt through your Chicago Bankruptcy

Eliminating overwhelming debt that cannot be managed any other way is the goal of most people who consider filing for a personal bankruptcy. The stated purpose of the bankruptcy process under federal ...
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The Credit Repair Organizations Act

The Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) is actually part of the Consumer Credit Protection Act. This federal law prohibits credit repair organizations from engaging in a variety of adverse actions, ...
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Consolidating Your Debts

For those who are facing a situation of overwhelming debt, life may consist of a constant bombardment of harassing phone calls, emails, or letters from creditors or collection agencies and / or ...
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