What Practices Are Off Limits for Debt Collectors?

When consumers get their first credit card or auto loan, they may be excited to enter the world of consumer finance, but they often fail to realize how debt can become a burden, a ball and chain, something that feels a lot like a heavy weight on their shoulders. Debt...

What is Debt Collector Harassment?

Twenty years ago, and earlier, debt collector harassment was way out of control.Thousands of victims (debtors who were delinquent on their debts) were subjected to various forms of stressful, upsetting, and horrible treatment on behalf of debt collectors trying to...

Advantages of a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Generally, individuals file either a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. But, for the purposes of this post, we’re going to discuss the advantages of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The U.S. Bankruptcy Courts refer to Chapter 13 as the “wage earner’s plan.” In other words,...

Credit Counseling in a Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Case

If you decide to file a Chapter 7or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will be required to complete credit counseling and a debtor education course. However, this is required of all individual or non-business bankruptcy filers throughout the United States, not just here in...

Will I Lose My Car if I File a Chapter 7?

A lot of debtors who file Chapter 7 bankruptcy are behind on their rent or mortgage. They’re 30, 60, or 90 days late on their credit cards. Their utilities are close to being shut off by the utility companies, and their vehicles are an inch away from being...
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