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In personal bankruptcy matters, both federal and state laws apply, but the requirements for commencing a bankruptcy action vary from state to state. Due to the complexity of bankruptcy law, most people considering bankruptcy retain an attorney to represent them in court and draft the bankruptcy petition and statement of financial... more »
Guaranteeing a loan or credit card account for someone else has an effect on your credit report because you are taking responsibility for the account. When you co-sign to guarantee someone else's loan or account, you are agreeing to be 100 percent responsible for paying the debt if he defaults on the payments. Therefore, it will show... more »
Credit requirements for FHA loans vary from lender to lender. FHA stands for the Federal Housing Authority and they provide insurance on certain loans offered through approved lenders. Although a common misconception, the FHA itself does not offer loans for purchasing a house. Solid credit performance and history goes a long way... more »
The logic behind a debt management service is to help you manage your debt, while simultaneously reimbursing your lender the money you owe them. The service will negotiate with your lenders on your behalf to get your monthly payment within your financial reach. However, debt management is not for everyone, and certain companies may... more »
Credit card payment reductions happen every day. It is possible to reduce the amount you owe on your credit cards but the road to do so is full of potholes. Some are so big they can swallow you. Some solutions actually exacerbate the problem. Much depends on your particular financial situation and much depends on what you hope to achieve. more »
If you find yourself in a tough financial situation that leads you to miss some mortgage payments, you may think there is nothing you can do to... more »
Dealing with collection agencies is often an unpleasant experience. Some unscrupulous representatives of these firms can make threats against... more »
Identify theft is growing at an alarming rate. Identify theft occurs when personal information is stolen, such as to open a line of credit.... more »
Whether you have to pay off credit card debts of someone that is deceased is a question that has no pat answer. It largely depends on where you... more »
A payday loan works like any other debt: on a written promise to repay. Such debts are usually secured by a postdated check. If the check bounces,... more »
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