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• What is a means test?
  A "means test" in a bankruptcy proceeding is one of the factors used to determine whether an individual debtor is eligible to file for bankruptcy under Chapter … more

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• Will filing for bankruptcy stop the bill collectors?
  One of the most difficult aspects of owing debts that you cannot pay is dealing with your creditors, or the collection agencies that work for those creditors. Bill collectors often seem to stop at nothing to collect money from you, even if it means threatening you or not being truthful about the consequences of not paying off your debt. As a result, people in this situation often … more
• The Difference Between Secured Debt and Unsecured Debt
  There are two different types of consumer debt. There is secured debt which is a loan that is guaranteed by specific collateral and there is unsecured debt which is not secured by specific collateral. It is important that consumers understand the differences between the two types of debt, especially if they are having trouble making their loan payments, because the different types of … more

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