All articles tagged: “Bankruptcy” (Page: 2)

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Study: Lenient Bankruptcy Laws Make the Rich Invest Less

Lenient Bankruptcy Laws Affect Investments

When bankruptcy exemption levels increase, the wealthy tend to invest less in risky unsecured assets, according to a new study... read more »

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By: BadCredit.org Staff • 4/24/15

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Is Bankruptcy Law Unfair to Low-Income Citizens?

Is Bankruptcy Law Unfair to Low-Income Citizens?

Bankruptcy is a measure of last resort for the overindebted consumer, presumably offering a fresh financial start to people drowning in debt. But... read more »

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By: BadCredit.org Staff • 3/31/15

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Adding Salt to a Wound: When Lenders Ignore Your Bankruptcy

When Lenders Ignore Your Bankruptcy

Back in November 2014, The New York Times shed light on a disturbing trend among some of the nation’s biggest lenders: Banks like JPMorgan Chase,... read more »

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By: BadCredit.org Staff • 3/24/15

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Faith, Finance and Fear: How Churches Declare Bankruptcy

Faith, Finance and Fear: How Churches Declare Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is one of the most effective yet misunderstood forms of consumer protection in the legal system. Instead of jailing an individual or... read more »

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By: BadCredit.org Staff • 3/12/15

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10 Best Bankruptcy Blogs of 2014

10 Best Bankruptcy Blogs of 2014

When repayments and bills become too much for you to handle, bankruptcy offers a fresh start. But that doesn’t mean the decision is easy. There... read more »

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By: BadCredit.org Staff • 11/19/14

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Study Redefines, Clarifies Prevalence of Medical Bankruptcy

Study Redefines, Clarifies Prevalence of Medical Bankruptcy

“[Health care] is a cost that now causes a bankruptcy in America every 30 seconds,” President Obama said in his 2009 State of the Union address.... read more »

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By: BadCredit.org Staff • 11/14/14

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5 Ways to Raise Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy

5 Ways to Raise Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy may be the right move in certain financial circumstances, but it can wreak havoc on your credit score. According to... read more »

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By: BadCredit.org Staff • 10/17/14

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10 Best Celebrity Bankruptcy Success Stories

10 Best Celebrity Bankruptcy Success Stories

Money is not the solution to all of life’s problems, and there’s no better way to see that than through the lives of the rich and famous. These... read more »

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By: BadCredit.org Staff • 7/16/14

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2 Easy Ways to Recover After Bankruptcy

2 Easy Ways to Recover After Bankruptcy

When you file for bankruptcy, you eliminate your debt, but as far as the credit agencies and lenders are concerned, you’re not starting over with... read more »

Stefanie O'Connell

By: Stefanie O'Connell • 4/16/14

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How to Fix Your Credit After Bankruptcy

How to Fix Your Credit After Bankruptcy

If you found yourself with so much debt that you were forced to file for bankruptcy protection, chances are you’re wondering what comes next.... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 2/21/14

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When Is Bankruptcy Removed from My Credit Report?

When Is Bankruptcy Removed from My Credit Report?

If your debts become overwhelming, you may need to declare bankruptcy to get your finances back under control. However, one of the problems with... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 6/24/13

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Rebuilding Credit After Bankruptcy

Rebuilding Credit After Bankruptcy

If you’re trying to get back on your feet after a bankruptcy, you aren’t alone. According to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 1.2 million Americans... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 6/3/13