Taxes and Bankruptcy–Debunking a Hardy Myth
No wonder people think “bankruptcy can’t help me with my tax debt.”
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Federal Law Protects Renters from Foreclosure
A temporary federal law gives renters some protections against getting evicted from their homes when a bank forecloses on their landlord.
Surprising Supporters of Increased Taxes on the Rich
Not only do the majority of the wealthy think that they should be taxed more, so do a majority of Republicans.
Some Student Loan Borrowers Get Some Relief
Starting in 2012, about 1.6 million student loan borrowers will be able to make smaller monthly payments, and make less of these payments before the remaining balances are forgiven.
Refinance Your Mortgage No Matter How Far Underwater It Is
One million more homeowners have just become eligible for refinancing at the current low interest rates.
Avoid the “Presumption of Fraud” for Using Credit Cards during the Holidays
Paying for the holidays with credit cards, even at a relatively modest amount, can mean that you will have to pay back those purchases if you file a bankruptcy.
Pre-Holiday Warning about Credit Card Use for Gift-Giving
Especially if you’re thinking about filing bankruptcy, resist the urge to rack up a big credit card bill for Christmas and other holiday gifts.
Whether or Not You Can File a Chapter 7 Case Changes on Nov. 1–Slightly
It will be just a little bit easier or a little bit harder to qualify to file a Chapter 7 “straight bankruptcy” as of November 1, 2011.
Avoiding Judgments that Can Really Hurt You, and Hurt Your Bankruptcy
Many judgments against you don’t matter once you file a bankruptcy. But certain ones are very dangerous. How can you tell the difference?
Preserve Your Ability to File Bankruptcy at the Time You Want
Sometimes the timing of your bankruptcy filing hardly matters, but other times it’s huge.