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Apr 28, 20211 min read
How many bankruptcies have been filed in Houston?
As of February 28, 2012, there have been 31,466 bankruptcies filed in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The...
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Apr 28, 20211 min read
FTC Releases Top Complaint Categories for 2011
The Federal Trade Commission released its list of top consumer complaints received by the agency in 2011. For the 12th year in a row,...
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Apr 27, 20211 min read
Alabama's Jefferson County largest bankruptcy in US history of a municipality
Jefferson County, Alabama, has been cleared by a judge to file bankruptcy. The bankruptcy is the largest municipal bankruptcy in US...
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Apr 27, 20211 min read
Bankruptcies rising in Japan due to disaster
Japan is experiencing a higher than normal bankruptcy filing rate due to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, especially in the most...
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Apr 27, 20211 min read
Former Chicago Bears quarterback Bob Avellini files bankruptcy
Bob Avellini, a former quarterback for the NFL team the Chicago Bears, filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 7. Avellini played for the...
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Apr 27, 20211 min read
How many people file bankruptcy?
In 2010, there were 1.55 million consumer bankruptcy cases filed. In 2011, there were almost 1.37 million. This is a 12 percent decline....
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Apr 26, 20211 min read
How much does bankruptcy cost?
It depends on each case. How much does bankruptcy cost? This is a very common question asked early on in any consultation. It is...
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Apr 22, 20211 min read
Do I need a lawyer to do my bankruptcy?
Legally, you do not need a lawyer, however, legally, you do not need a dentist to fill in a cavity either. Would you fill in your own...
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Apr 21, 20211 min read
Student loans increase bankruptcies
This comes as no surprise. Since 1982, college tuition has risen much faster than inflation, and has also experienced extreme spikes of...
sandra919
Apr 20, 20211 min read
Curso de Asesor de Crédito
Desde el año 2005, se requiere que cada declaración de bancarrota deudor en Houston bajo el CapÃtulo 7 o en el CapÃtulo 13 para asistir a...
sandra919
Apr 20, 20211 min read
5 Things to Avoid Selling if you're in debt
When people are in debt, they naturally begin considering selling property they own. Whether it be a house, car, computer, furniture,...
sandra919
Apr 19, 20211 min read
Credit counseling
Since 2005, every debtor filing bankruptcy in Houston under Chapter 7 or under Chapter 13 is required to attend a credit counseling...
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Apr 19, 20211 min read
Can you eliminate medical bills or medical debt in bankruptcy?
Medical bills and bankruptcy are closely related. Unfortunately, medical care is expensive, health insurance is expensive, and medical...
sandra919
Apr 19, 20211 min read
What will my credit report read after filing bankruptcy in Houston?
The Unites States Supreme Court said that one of the primary purposes of the Bankruptcy Act is to give debtors a new opportunity in life...
sandra919
Apr 19, 20211 min read
Consolidación de Deudas o La Bancarrota
Consolidación de Deudas o La Bancarrota ¿Qué es mejor, la consolidación de deudas o declararse en bancarrota? Cada persona es diferente,...
sandra919
Apr 15, 20211 min read
Retirement account loan prior to filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy
What happens when someone takes a loan from their retirement account, such as a 401K, and then decide they will file bankruptcy under...
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Apr 15, 20212 min read
The 15 Duties of a Trustee In a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The Trustee is the representative of the bankruptcy estate who exercises statutory powers, principally for the benefit of the unsecured...
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Apr 15, 20211 min read
What causes bankruptcy?
There are many causes for bankruptcy. Some of the most common are medical bills, divorce, separation, death, unemployment, and...
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Apr 15, 20211 min read
¿Cuales son las Causas para Hacer la Bancarrota?
Hay muchas causas por hacer la bancarrota. Algunas de las más comunes son las facturas médicas, divorcio, separación, muerte, desempleo y...
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Apr 15, 20211 min read
Student Loans and Bankruptcy
Student loans are a very common concern for people. The following is a brief summary of some options regarding student loans. Chapter 13...
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