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How To Remove A Bankruptcy From Your Credit Report

How To Remove A Bankruptcy From Your Credit Report

Bankruptcy can be scary, but it’s important that you arm yourself with as much information as possible to navigate the process. In this article, we’ll walk you through some of the most commonly asked questions about bankruptcy, how ...

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Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13

Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13

When you’re facing bankruptcy, it can seem like the end of the world, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, bankruptcy can give you a way out of a bad financial situation. And you’re certainly not alone. According to Debt.org, in 2020...

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How to File for Bankruptcy

How to File for Bankruptcy

Feeling crushed by debt is one of the most stressful situations possible, but there are options. If you find yourself saddled with more debt than you can reasonably pay off in a timely manner, you can always file for bankruptcy. Fil...

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What Is Bankruptcy?

What Is Bankruptcy?

If you get too deep in debt, your income collapses, or you experience a major life crisis, you may need to consider bankruptcy. It’s a difficult process, but it may be necessary if you see no way out of your current debt problems. Y...

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How To Rebuild Credit After Bankruptcy

How To Rebuild Credit After Bankruptcy

Our cultural DNA demands we never give up on repaying our debt. So filing for bankruptcy — asking someone else for help with our debt — can feel like the end of a long road of personal finance failures. But there’s...

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How to Write a Bankruptcy Explanation Letter

How to Write a Bankruptcy Explanation Letter

More than three-quarters of a million people file for bankruptcy each year in the US. And since bankruptcy can stay on your credit report for up to 10 years, that means there are at least 7.5 million people showing one each time the...

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