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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filings Continue To Grow

April 22, 2010

If you are considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy to discharge your debts and get a fresh start, you are not alone. In fact, you would be joining a growing number of others also seeking to wipe the slate clean. A continuing bad trend Personal bankruptcy filings have gone up every year since 2005, according [...]

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When Will Negative Information Come Off Your Credit Report?

March 22, 2010

Regular readers of the DIY Debt blog know how important it is to have a comprehensive understanding of how credit score reporting works. We’ve tried our best to explain in plain English how credit scores are calculated, how to fix errors on your credit report and how to effectively rebuild credit so readers can educate [...]

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy vs. Do It Yourself Debt Settlement

March 2, 2010

If you are struggling to repay high debt balances due to a severe financial hardship, you owe it to yourself to consider do it yourself debt settlement & debt negotiation instead of filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. A chapter 13 bankruptcy is essentially a court administered 3-5 year debt settlement plan. But there are 3 [...]

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Why Most Debt Reduction Programs Fail

February 17, 2010

On the whole, about 3 out of every 4 debt reduction programs started by consumers, professionals and small business owners end up failing.  That is a staggering failure rate.  The reason is these programs are inflexible and don’t allow for the usual ups and downs that people experiencing financial difficulties typically endure. The most commonly [...]

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