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Mistakes People Make When Filing for Bankruptcy in California

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                              Bankruptcy is a difficult process for many to fathom and work through. There are so many facets, that it can be hard to determine what the next step is, and to go through the process and come out better on the other side. There are some common bankruptcy mistakes that filers tend to make that can affect the outcome. Using the Wrong Funds to Pay the Debt Though it might seem like a great idea to use a home equity loan or a retirement fund to pay down your debt, you should avoid this bankruptcy filing mistake. If you are all set on filing for bankruptcy, you should allow your attorney to help you file for full bankruptcy and have your debt dismissed in the proceedings rather than try to pay it down with other funds. Retirement funds are something you will need in the future, and a home equity loan can put you further in debt. Transferring Assets Before Filing Any sensible bankruptcy la...

Chapter 13 Vs Chapter 7

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Follow my blog with Bloglovin Securing a loan is tricky but maintaining a healthy credit report after getting it can be trickier. Oftentimes, a borrower takes a loan from a lender when they need to arrange for a large amount of money in a quick time. They pay a certain part of the principal along with the interest on it every month until they pay off the borrowed amount of money.  If a borrower fails to honor the agreement for one to two months, a fine is imposed on them for the duration. Usually, it adds up to the payment for the third month. What happens when they fail to honor it for more than three consecutive months? It leads to a double whammy on the part of a borrower: serious debt with legal consequences. The only ray of hope for a borrower to escape from such a daisy situation is to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy on time. Here’s how both differ from one another.  Chapter 7 bankruptcy vs. Chapter 13 bankruptcy laws   Chapter 7...