Blog Posts in April, 2011
Posted on Apr 28, 2011 By Charles Glanzer
Managing Student Loans During Bankruptcy A recent study shows that one in four borrowers have trouble repaying their student loans . The study was released by the Institute of Higher Education Policy ...
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Posted on Apr 25, 2011 By Charles Glanzer
Help! A Fraudulent Bankruptcy Was Filed in My Name! Bankruptcy fraud comes in many forms. One relatively unusual practice combines bankruptcy fraud with identity theft. In one case, a couple used the ...
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Posted on Apr 18, 2011 By Charles Glanzer
In every consumer bankruptcy case there are three categories of fees: (1) attorney fees; (2) bankruptcy filing fees; and (3) credit counseling fees. The attorney fees are negotiated between yourself ...
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Posted on Apr 13, 2011 By Charles Glanzer
The central feature of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the repayment plan. The Chapter 13 plan is a proposal by the debtor to repay certain debts in installments over three to five years. A plan must be ...
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Posted on Apr 11, 2011 By Charles Glanzer
How Often Can I File Bankruptcy ? The federal bankruptcy laws do not limit the number of times an individual can file for bankruptcy protection . When an individual is facing overwhelming debt and ...
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Posted on Apr 8, 2011 By Charles Glanzer
CAN I KEEP MY VEHICLE DURING CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY ? One of the most serious questions a client may ask is, "If I file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, can I keep my vehicle ?" Like many simple, straight-forward ...
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Posted on Apr 6, 2011 By Charles Glanzer
I Have My Bankruptcy Discharge. Now What? You should obtain a copy of your credit report immediately after receiving your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy discharge . Federal law entitles you to one ...
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Posted on Apr 5, 2011 By Charles Glanzer
New Federal Protection for Exempt Bank Funds A new federal rule set to take effect on May 1, 2011, will increase protection for exempt funds in a garnished bank account. Federal law already protects ...
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