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Bankruptcy Debtors: Who Are You?
By Leslie E. Linfield, Esq.
Consumer bankruptcy attorneys everywhere had a pretty clear picture of who
their clients were. How much they made, how much they owed and how best to
try and help them deal with insufferable debt loads. That was until October
17, 2005.
The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA)
radically changed the rules of bankruptcy. The question became, how would
this effect consumer ...   more »

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Posted on Sun, Jul. 30, 2006

Bankruptcies rising?

Bankruptcy storm may be brewing
Study looks at filing rates after hurricanes
By MIKE KELLER
mkeller@sunherald.com
The true financial fallout from Hurricane Katrina may be looming just over
the horizon and it is waiting to swallow increased numbers of businesses and
people, a recent study suggests.
The study of bankruptcy filing rates after major hurricanes showed those
states directly affected averaged 50 percent more bankruptcies than those
not ...   more »

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'What-if' tool lets you explore the credit score consequences
The computer programs don't repair a damaged score; they allow you to tinker
with tactics and devise a plan.
By Lew Sichelman, United Feature Syndicate
July 30, 2006


WASHINGTON - A young couple fell into the trap that ensnares many home
buyers: While waiting for their home purchase to be completed, they rushed
out and, on credit, bought enough furniture to fill a house.

They thought they ...   more »