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Some people find themselves dealing with financial issues because they never learned how to use credit properly. They started paying for things with credit cards as soon as they qualify for one, and eventually things got out of control. Other people use credit...
Typically, finances form a significant part of any divorce. Property division between ex-couples usually takes center stage, and filing for bankruptcy is likely to weigh in on one or more aspects of your divorce case. For instance, filing for bankruptcy may not affect...
Myths about bankruptcy are so common that many people don't know the real risks and benefits of the process. For example, some people think you have to sell all of your assets when you file bankruptcy, but that isn't true. You may have to liquidate certain assets when...
This last year has tested everyone’s mental health. If you’re finding yourself slipping deeper into debt, whether because your hours have been cut, you’ve lost your job and/or you’ve had to deal with medical bills, you may have become so focused on what you’re going...
Financing the purchase of a vehicle is sometimes necessary if you don't have the liquid capital to make such a big purchase. Other times, the financing terms can be attractive enough to justify leaving money in savings while buying your vehicle on credit....
Filing for bankruptcy generally allows you to discharge a variety of debts. In some cases, it may be possible to eliminate student loan balances in Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy. In fact, you may be able to get a full discharge without losing assets such as a car, boat...
Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to lose everything when you file for bankruptcy in North Carolina. If you file for Chapter 13, you won't have to give up your assets at all. If you file for Chapter 7, you might have to relinquish some assets, but the law...
It may be possible to retain your vehicle after filing for bankruptcy in North Carolina. In many cases, your lender will ask that you reaffirm the debt, which means that you agree to continue making payments while your case is pending. However, a lender may also allow...
A person's life could change in dramatic ways when financial and personal matters converge. Dealing with bankruptcy could be a catastrophic situation to suffer through. As troubling and stressful as bankruptcy is on its own, things may become even more complicated...
Many individuals in North Carolina and across the country fear the thought of filing for bankruptcy because of how it may impact their lives. Some may wonder how a bankruptcy filing will affect the ability to have credit cards and whether or not they'll be able to use...
