Blog Posts in August, 2010
Posted on Aug 19, 2010 By Nicholas Westbrook
There are many reasons you may want to repay a debt that has been discharged through Bankruptcy . Whether it is an obligation to a family member, friend, or a local creditor, there is no prohibition ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2010 By Nicholas Westbrook
The Administrative Office of the United States Courts has published free information and nine short online videos that explain the Bankruptcy process in easy to understand terms. The series is ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2010 By Nicholas Westbrook
Homebuilder confidence has continued to decrease this year, as buyers are more attracted to more affordable, foreclosed homes at a fraction of the usual price. The National Association of Home ...
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Posted on Aug 12, 2010 By Nicholas Westbrook
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced new rules to prohibit debt settlement firms from collecting up-front fees from their customers. The FTC's new rules take effect October 27, 2010, and ...
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Posted on Aug 6, 2010 By Nicholas Westbrook
What do Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain and Walt Disney have in common? How about Kim Basinger, Larry King and Burt Reynolds? The answer is: they have all filed personal Bankruptcy and gone on to have ...
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Posted on Aug 3, 2010 By Nicholas Westbrook
When a person files Bankruptcy , the federal law stops creditor collection actions and gives the debtor an opportunity to formulate a plan to repay or eliminate his or her debts. When a person owes a ...
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